Velseal™ is a sponge-based dressing for control of traumatic bleeding. The ready-to-use patch consists of sponge impregnated with clot promoting & stabilizing agents and a novel polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) of biopolymers. These constituents are held in the vesicular voids of the matrix, on the internal surface sponge. This means they are able to act rapidly when blood flows into the dressing. Once in contact with blood, the dressing promotes clotting and stabilization of wound surfaces.