Cresilon Inc. secured U.S. FDA clearance for Traumagel, a hydrogel that stops potentially life-threatening bleeding in seconds. Cresilon designed the product for use by the U.S. military, first responders and medical professionals to swiftly and effectively stop bleeding from traumatic wounds
Cresilon Inc. obtained U.S. FDA clearance for a hemostatic gel that staunches the flow of blood from minor external wounds. The Cresilon hemostatic gel (CHG) is the first technology to blend polymers from the algae plant to instantaneously create a mechanical barrier against bleeding.
Cresilon Inc. raised $25 million in a series A-4 financing round led by Paulson Investment Co. The funds will be used to commercialize its plant-based hemostatic gel for human applications and bring it to global veterinary markets. Known as Vetigel in animal medicine, the product is used by veterinarians to instantly stop bleeding in dental and surgical procedures and emergency situations in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Canada.
