In accident and surgery

uncontrollable bleeding is the main cause of death. The absorbable hemostatic materials of superior performance can speed up coagulation process so as to save lives of many patients and improve the survival rates of patients efficiently. Due to their biodegradable performance

absorbable hemostatic materials need not to be removed again form the wound surface after the completion of hemostatic function. Therefore

absorbable hemostatic produces are safe and efficient. In recent decades

based on different hemostatic mechanisms

many hemostatic materials and products have been developed and reported

thus playing an important role in different hemostasis application. In the present investigation

we reviewed the researches and applications of biodegradable hemostatic materials and products in domestic and international medical market. Additionally

the research direction of absorbable hemostatic materials is prospected therein.