Johnson & Johnson

Ethicon Bone Wax (W31C) is a sterile, non-absorbable hemostatic agent formulated from beeswax and softening agents. It is designed for use in surgical procedures to mechanically control bleeding from bone surfaces by creating a physical barrier.

Clinical Features & Benefits

• Sterile & ready-to-use – supplied in convenient foil-wrapped trays for aseptic handling
• Effective hemostasis – provides immediate mechanical tamponade of bleeding bone surfaces
• Pliable formulation – softens easily with handling and adheres well to bone
• Non-absorbable – remains localized at the application site; not intended to be absorbed or metabolized

Indications

Achieving hemostasis in surgical procedures involving osseous structures, including:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Thoracic surgery (e.g., sternotomy)
• Neurosurgery
• Oral & maxillofacial / dental surgery

Product Code: W31C

Sterile bone wax, individually packaged.

⚠️ Note: Bone Wax should be used in the smallest amount necessary to achieve hemostasis. Avoid use where absorption is required, or in sites of infection, as the material is not absorbable.