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Hemostatic adhesive bandage

US4616644A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1985
Grant dateOct 14, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2400/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Hemostatic adhesive bandages are disclosed wherein a very thin coating of a high molecular weight polyethylene oxide is applied to the surface of the perforated plastic film wound release cover of an adhesive bandage, in a manner compatible with commonly used high speed production techniques and equipment, which stop the bleeding faster when applied to minor cuts.

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