Hemostatic agent
US4655211A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hemostatic agent and method for preparation thereof are described, said hemostatic agent comprising a carrier in the shape of flake or fiber having thrombin and Factor XIII fixed thereto, wherein said carrier is composed of a biodegradable material having a water absorption capability of about 50 weight percent or more, said flake has a longer dimension of about 5000 microns or less, a shorter dimension of about 3000 microns or less, and a thickness of about 2000 microns or less, and said fiber has a single yarn fineness of about 30 deniers or less and a yarn length of about 10 mm or less.
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