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Calcium-modified oxidized cellulose hemostat

US5484913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1995
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S602/90
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A calcium-modified oxidized cellulose hemostat provides faster hemostasis than does either unmodified or sodium- or potassium-modified oxidized cellulose. The percentage by weight of calcium in the modified oxidized cellulose must be in a range between about 0.5 and about 4, in order to enhance hemostasis, while not interfering excessively with bioabsorbability. In a second embodiment, an oxidized cellulose hemostat is modified with both calcium and either sodium or potassium. The second embodiment may be used to deliver acid-sensitive materials.

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