A sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable sponge intended for hemostatic use by applying to a bleeding surface. Indication: Used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for haemostasis, when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical