Haemostatic Powder

HaemoCer PLUS™ is an absorbable, plant based, haemostatic agent for treatment of diffuse and local bleeding during surgical procedures.

Upon contact with blood HaemoCer PLUS™ particles rapidly absorb water from blood forming a gelled matrix and enhancing the natural clotting cascade. The result is a mechanical barrier with the bleeding tissue. HaemoCer PLUS™ particles are readily dissolved by saline irrigation and are totally absorbed within several days.

Key advantages of using HaemoCer PLUS™

Effective: dual mode of action, blood dehydration and formation of gelled matrix forming a mechanical barrier to further bleeding.
Safe: plant sourced manufactured with, no animal or human components. Enhances the natural physiological clotting cascade.
Ease of Use: rapid off-the-shelf deployment, no special storage or prep required, easy to use dispenser.
Cost Effective: reduces the need for transfusion and more expensive alternatives.
Diverse range of application: suitable for a broad range of surgical procedures (but not limited to) abdominal, cardiac, ENT, general, gynaecology, hepatic, orthopaedic, thoracic, transplant, urology, neurology and vascular.

Our People

Ruth Hughes

Division Manager

Ruth has a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and completed her hospital base nursing training in the late 1970’s at Greenlane Hospital. The majority of her nursing practice was with the renal dialysis service at Auckland Hospital where she was 2IC for several years. Ruth then moved into sales and management roles in the pharmaceutical and device industry before arriving at NZMS in 2002 to utilise her extensive medical background managing the growing Medical Division.

Karen Clegg

Territory Manager South Island & Lower North Island

Medical Division

Karen is responsible for all product ranges across the Medical Division from her base in Christchurch. Her role at NZMS is backed by a strong understanding of the market, managing implementation strategy and a strong focus on education and inservice. Prior to joining NZMS, Karen was a Senior Dialysis Technician in Christchurch, followed by three years managing a large dialysis unit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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