Hemorrhage control devices and methods
US9656050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments herein comprise a hemostatic composition comprising a plurality of liquid expandable articles capable of expanding upon contact with a liquid. A suitable composition comprises a plurality of liquid-expandable articles that may be mechanically uncoupled from one another and therefore may be capable of moving independently from one another. The plurality of liquid-expandable articles may comprise a compressed material capable of a high-degree of expansion upon liquid contact.
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