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.
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.
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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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
| Monograph | Anita Y. Szajek, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist 1-301-816-8325 |
(BBBBP05) Biologics and Biotechnology - Blood and Blood Products |
USP32–NF27 Page 3735