1. Does your organisation use Fibrin Sealants or Fibrin Glues?
Yes
2. If so, how much did your organisation spend on Fibrin products between the period of 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023?
As there is only a single product, providing the total spend and total units, would disclose the cost per unit and so this is considered to be commercially sensitive.
The Trust is unable to provide the information requested as this information is commercial in confidence. This information is exempt under section 43 (commercial interests) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as the information would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of those involved.
Section 43 (2) is a qualified exemption which means the Trust must undertake a public interest test. The Trust has considered the public interest in disclosing this information and while it is in the public interest to disclose information that informs the public of how we spend our money, especially where this relates to the provision of public services, we have determined that the prejudice arising from disclosure outweighs the benefit to the public in this instance.
3. If your organisation used any Fibrin products between the period 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023, which brand(s) did you use? To make your research easier, I have listed all commonly used Fibrin products that you can cross reference:
o Tisseel – only use this brand
o Artiss – N/A
o Evicel – N/A
o Vistaseal – N/A
o ReliSeal – N/A
o FloSeal – N/A
o Celstat – N/A
4. How many units of each brand did you use?
374 units
