This tampon is designed for use in the preparatory stage for the femur shaft. After preparation of the femoral shaft, it can be plugged with the RESOMED® tampon until the prosthesis is ready for insertion. Made of high quality Polyvinyl alcohol, the RESOMED® tampon is able to absorb body fluids and assist haemostasis. The material is gamma-sterilized. RESOMED® is delivered in a dry compressed form.