Thrombin
» Thrombin conforms to the regulations of the FDA concerning biologics (see Biologics 1041). It is a sterile, freeze-dried powder derived from bovine plasma containing the protein substance prepared from prothrombin through interaction with added thromboplastin in the presence of calcium. It is capable, without the addition of other substances, of causing the clotting of whole blood, plasma, or a solution of fibrinogen. Its potency is determined in U.S. Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin in a test comparing clotting times of fibrinogen solution.
Packaging and storage
Preserve at a temperature between 2 and 8. Dispense it in the unopened container in which it was placed by the manufacturer.
Expiration date
The expiration date is not more than 3 years after date of manufacture.
Labeling
Label it to indicate that solutions of Thrombin are to be used within a few hours after preparation and are not to be injected into or otherwise allowed to enter large blood vessels.
Auxiliary Information
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