Swab deliverable actives
US6488646B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M35/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A swab product is provided which includes a swab defined by an elongate stem and a fibrous absorbent covering such as cotton on at least one end of the stem. The fibrous absorbent covering is held together by a film-forming polymer. A treatment agent is provided which includes an active agent in a carrier. Particularly preferred is a highly viscous hydrophobic treatment composition such as petrolatum serving as a carrier for actives such as bacitracin ointment.
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