Ethicon 1972 SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Sponge, 12 sq cm (2 cm x 6 cm) x 7 mmSterile, water insoluable, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable sponge. Sponge measures 12 sq cm (2 cm x 6 cm) and is 7 mm thick. SURGIFOAM Sponge, used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. Although not necessary,