Ethicon W31G Bone Wax 2.5 Grams BX/12 • Model: W31G • Brand: N/A • Suture Size: N/A • Length: N/A • Color: Natural • Material/Composition: Bone Wax • Category: Wound Closure • Needle Name: No Needle • Needle Color: N/A • Needle Length: N/A • Needle Point Type: N/A • Specialty: N/A The Ethicon W31G Bone Wax is a sterile hemostatic agent designed to control bleeding from bone surfaces during surgical procedures. Each unit contains 2.5 grams of bone wax, and each box includes 12 individually sterile-packed units. The product is undyed, allowing for clear visualization during surgery. It is composed of a mixture of beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate, which serves as a wax-softening agent. Ethicon Bone Wax is utilized in various surgical specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures, to achieve local hemostasis by acting as a mechanical barrier on bone surfaces. It is important to note that this product is non-absorbable and does not act biochemically; therefore, it should not be used where rapid osseous regeneration and fusion are desired. The availability of the W31G in a box of 12 units provides ample supply for multiple procedures, ensuring that clinicians have the necessary tools at hand to perform surgeries efficiently and safely. Its formulation offers the surgeon kneadability and ease of flow, facilitating effective hemostasis where needed on bone surfaces.