Hemostatic absorbent product for mucosal membranes, kit containing the same, and method of using the same
US11564842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00463
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit that includes an absorbent product adapted for mucosal membrane hemostasis, and instructions using the absorbent product is disclosed. The absorbent product can include a liquid permeable pouch, and at least one sheet of absorbent material within the liquid permeable pouch. The instructions can include rolling and/or folding the absorbent product, placing the rolled and/or folded absorbent product proximate the site of the bleeding, and applying pressure to the absorbent product. The instructions can also include inserting the absorbent product into a mucous membrane, such as a nostril or the vaginal canal. Methods of utilizing the absorbent product and the kit are also disclosed.
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