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CHMP recommends VeraSeal for use as a sealant during surgical operations in adults,- Instituto Grifols.

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Last updated:20th Sep 2017
Published:19th Sep 2017
Source: Pharmawand

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product VeraSeal, intended for use as a sealant during surgical operations in adults. The applicant for this medicinal product is Instituto Grifols, S.A.

This product was withdrawn from EMA on 29 September 2015.

Comment: The benefits of VeraSeal are its ability to help the wound to heal and prevention of bleeding. The most common side effects are procedural pain, nausea, pruritus and pyrexia.

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