Solutions of Thrombin, Topical (Bovine Origin), USP, THROMBIN-JMI® may
be reconstituted with sterile isotonic saline at a recommended concentration
of 1,000 to 2,000 International Units/mL. Where bleeding is profuse, as from
abraided surfaces of liver or spleen, concentrations of 1,000 International
Units per mL may be required.
For general use in plastic surgery, dental extractions, skin grafting, etc.
solutions containing approximately 100 International Units/mL are frequently
used. Intermediate strengths to suit the needs of the case may be prepared by
diluting the contents of the THROMBIN-JMI® container with an appropriate
volume of sterile isotonic saline.
In many situations, it may be advantageous to use THROMBIN-JMI® in a dry
form on oozing surfaces. THROMBIN-JMI® may also be used with FloSeal™
NT according to the directions for use in the FloSeal™ NT package insert.
In instances where a concentration of approximately 1,000 units/mL is desired,
the contents of the vial of sterile isotonic saline diluent may be transferred
into the THROMBIN-JMI® container with a sterile syringe or sterile transfer
device. If the transfer device is used for reconstitution, transfer the diluent
in the following manner.
- Remove the plastic cap off of the diluent vial.
- Remove the tyvek cover from the transfer device container. Do not remove
the device from the package.
- Seat the blue end of the device on the diluent vial, pushing down until
the spike penetrates the diaphragm and the device snaps in place.
- Flip the plastic cover off on the THROMBIN-JMI® container. DO NOT
REMOVE THE ALUMINUM SEAL.
- Remove the plastic package from the transfer device, taking care to not
touch the exposed end of the device.
- Invert the vial of diluent and insert the clear end of the transfer device
into the diaphragm of the THROMBIN-JMI® container.
THROMBIN-JMI® PUMP SPRAY KIT
Each spray kit contains one vial of THROMBIN-JMI®, one vial of diluent and one spray pump and actuator.
- Remove the outer lid by pulling up at the indicated edge. The inner tray
is sterile and suitable for introduction into any operating field.
- Remove the cover on inner tray to expose sterile contents.
- Reconstitute the THROMBIN-JMI® to desired potency by introducing sterile
isotonic saline with a sterile syringe or a sterile transfer device. If the
transfer device is used, follow the previously described procedure.
- When the THROMBIN-JMI® is completely dissolved, open vial by flipping
up metal and tearing counter clockwise.
- Remove the rubber diaphragm from vial. Remove pump with protective cap
from tray and snap onto vial. Remove protective cap and attach actuator.
- To spray, hold vial upright or at a slight angle. Several strokes of the
pump will be required to expel the solution.
- Discard unused contents and pump: DO NOT TRANSFER SPRAY PUMP TO ANOTHER
VIAL.
THROMBIN-JMI® SYRINGE SPRAY KIT
Each syringe kit contains one vial of THROMBIN-JMI®, one vial of diluent and one spray tip and syringe.
- Remove the outer lid by pulling up at the indicated edge. The inner tray
is sterile and suitable for introduction into any operating field.
- Remove the cover on the inner tray to expose sterile contents.
- Using the sterile syringe equipped with a transfer device, draw the desired
amount of saline diluent from the vial into the syringe.
- Inject the saline diluent into the THROMBIN-JMI® thrombin vial from
the syringe to reconstitute the THROMBIN-JMI® thrombin powder.
- When the THROMBIN-JMI® powder is completely dissolved, draw the THROMBIN-JMI®
Thrombin solution into the syringe.
- Remove the syringe from the transfer device by turning syringe counter
clockwise.
- Affix spray tip by pushing down and turning clockwise until the spray tip
locks in place.
- To spray, depress the syringe plunger in a normal fashion to dispense the
THROMBIN-JMI® Thrombin solution through the tip in a fine spray.
- Discard unused contents and syringe.
THROMBIN-JMI® EPISTAXIS KIT
Each epistaxis kit contains one vial of THROMBIN-JMI®, one vial of diluent and one nasal drug delivery device.
- Remove the outer lid by pulling up at the indicated edge. The inner tray
is sterile and suitable for introduction into any operating field.
- Remove the cover on the inner tray to expose sterile contents.
- Using the sterile syringe equipped with a transfer device, draw the desired
amount of saline diluent from the vial into the syringe.
- Inject the saline diluent into the THROMBIN-JMI® thrombin vial from
the syringe to reconstitute the THROMBIN-JMI® thrombin powder.
- When the THROMBIN-JMI® powder is completely dissolved, draw the THROMBIN-JMI®
Thrombin solution into the syringe.
- Remove the syringe from the transfer device by turning syringe counter
clockwise.
- Affix the nasal drug delivery device on to the syringe by pushing the device
down onto the THROMBIN-JMI® thrombin solution filled syringe and turn
clockwise until the nasal drug delivery device locks in place.
- Insert the nasal drug delivery device into the naris and spray the Thrombin-JMI®
thrombin solution onto the nasal mucosa through the nasal drug delivery device
by depressing the syringe plunger using mild or moderate pressure on the syringe
plunger. If feasible, the bleeding site on the patient's nasal mucosa may
be placed in a dependent position during administration of Thrombin-JMI®.
- After administration of Thrombin-JMI®, the device may be removed immediately
or briefly held in the nasal passage.
- Discard the unused contents, nasal drug delivery device, and the syringe.
CAUTION: Solutions should be used promptly upon removal from the container.
However, the solution may be refrigerated at 2°–8°C for up to 24 hours, or may
be stored at room temperature for up to 8 hours after reconstitution.
The following techniques are suggested for the topical application of THROMBIN-JMI®.
- The recipient surface should be sponged (not wiped) free of blood before
THROMBIN-JMI® is applied.
- A spray may be used or the surface may be flooded using a sterile syringe
and small gauge needle. The most effective hemostasis results occur when the
THROMBIN-JMI® mixes freely with the blood as soon as it reaches the surface.
- Sponging of the treated surfaces should be avoided to assure that the clot
remains securely in place.
THROMBIN-JMI® may be used in conjunction with Absorbable Gelatin Sponge,
USP as follows:
- Prepare THROMBIN-JMI® solution to desired strength.
- Immerse sponge strips of the desired size in THROMBIN-JMI® solution.
Knead the sponge strips vigorously with moistened, gloved fingers to remove
trapped air, thereby facilitating saturation of the sponge.
- Apply saturated sponge to bleeding area. Hold in place with a pledget of
cotton or a small gauze sponge until hemostasis occurs.