Ethicon W31G Bone Wax 2.5 Grams BX/12

Ethicon Bone Wax | 2.5 Grams | W31G | Sterile Hemostatic Agent | BX/12 (Open Box)

Ethicon W31G Bone Wax is a sterile, non-absorbable mixture of beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate designed for the immediate control of bleeding from bone surfaces. It acts as a mechanical tamponade, physically plugging the osseous canals and ruptured vessels within the bone (such as the diploic veins in the skull or the cancellous bone of the sternum) to achieve rapid hemostasis.

Because bone wax is biologically inert and non-absorbable, it remains at the site of application indefinitely. This provides a reliable, long-term barrier against hemorrhage in surgical sites where traditional ligation or cautery is impossible.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Model / REF: W31G

• Quantity per Unit: 2.5 Grams

• Color: Natural (Opaque/White)

• Material Composition: * Beeswax (Base)

  • Paraffin (Consistency)

  • Isopropyl Palmitate (Softening agent)

• Absorption: Non-Absorbable

• Sterilization: Gamma Radiation

• Quantity: Box of 12 Individual Sterile Foil Packets (Open Box - Verified Full)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Immediate Mechanical Hemostasis: Unlike chemical hemostats that require a clotting cascade, bone wax works instantly upon application by creating a physical seal over bleeding bone surfaces.

• Superior Pliability: The W31G formulation is engineered to be easily molded by the surgeon's fingers. It reaches an optimal, "spreadable" consistency at room temperature, allowing for precise application even into deep or irregular bony defects.

• High Tissue Compatibility: Ethicon Bone Wax is highly purified and minimally reactive, ensuring that it does not interfere with the surrounding soft tissue healing.

• Broad Surgical Utility: It is an essential component of the "hemostatic toolkit" for:

  • Neurosurgery: Controlling bleeding from the skull during craniotomies.

  • Orthopedics: Managing oozing from prosthetic beds or osteotomy sites.

  • Thoracic Surgery: Sealing the sternum following a sternotomy.

• Easy-Open Packaging: Each 2.5g slab is housed in a double-sterile foil peel-packet, designed for quick delivery to the sterile field without risk of contamination.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New, Open Box – Full Count (12/12).

• Integrity: While the outer cardboard box has been opened for inventory verification, all 12 individual foil packets remain factory-sealed and sterile. Each internal unit has been inspected to ensure the foil barrier is uncompromised and the expiration date is clearly visible and viable.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon inventory is stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain the proper wax consistency and sterility.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in temperature-stable, reinforced packaging to prevent the wax from melting or the foil packets from being punctured during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.