Absorbent article, particularly a tampon having additives that reduce toxic shock syndrome toxin production
US6548552B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/8405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article, particularly a tampon having additives that reduce toxic shock syndrome toxin (TST-1) production is disclosed. The tampon has a combination of an effective amount of at least one oxygen inhibiting agent and an effective amount of at least one surface active agent applied to: the surface of the absorbent tampon material; the surfaces of the fibers comprising the tampon; to the tampon applicator; or any combination of the foregoing. The effective amounts of the oxygen inhibiting agent and the surface active agent are sufficient to reduce the toxin production at lease about 50%, but do not negatively affect the wearer's normal vaginal flora.
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