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Hemostatic compositions, assemblies, systems, and methods employing particulate hemostatic agents formed from hydrophilic polymer foam such as chitosan

US8951565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2014
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Improved hemostatic agents take the form of granules or particles that can be used to stanch, seal, or stabilize a site of hemorrhage, including a noncompressible hemorrhage.

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