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Oxidized cellulose and vitamin E blend for topical hemostatic applications

US5696101A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1996
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2400/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hemostatic composition comprising 1 to 90 weight percent of vitamin E or a derivative of vitamin E, 1 to 95 weight percent of oxidized cellulose, and 0.1 to 75 weight percent of water. The hemostatic composition may be formed into pellets, powder, paste, gum, gel, or liquid suitable for molding to conform to the contours of a wound.

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