Absorbable lung sealant gets European launch:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Focal is launching its FocalSeal surgical sealant, in Europe. Marketed as AdvaSeal, the product is claimed to be the world's first synthetic, absorbable sealant. It is to be used for lung surgery and will be sold in the European Union countries through Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon subsidiary. AdvaSeal is used in post-operative air leaks in lung cancer and other lung operations.