Abstract:
Sterilization indicators that include a neutralizer, such indicators useful for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure by measuring the activity of an active enzyme whose activity is correlated with the survival of microorganisms.
Abstract:
Provided is a method of forming a fibrin hydrogel composition, the method including providing a fibrin hydrogel or precursor thereof, comprising fibrin hydrogel forming salt. The fibrin hydrogel forming salt concentration is greater than or equal to the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel. The method further includes combining the fibrin hydrogel with a carrier material. The concentration of the carrier material typically ranges from 0.1 to about 50 wt.-%. The method further includes reducing the salt concentration below the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel.
Abstract:
Provided is a method of forming a fibrinogen hydrogel composition, the method including providing a fibrinogen hydrogel or precursor thereof, comprising fibrinogen hydrogel forming salt. The fibrinogen hydrogel forming salt concentration is greater than or equal to the threshold concentration to form a fibrinogen hydrogel. The method further includes denaturing the fibrinogen hydrogel such as by heating. The method optionally further includes combining the fibrinogen hydrogel with a carrier material. When present, the concentration of the carrier material typically ranges from 0.1 to about 50 wt.-%. The method further includes reducing the salt concentration below the threshold concentration to form a fibrinogen hydrogel.
Abstract:
Polymeric materials are disclosed herein that include a reaction product of components comprising: a) a first amine component having at least two and at most three primary amino groups, secondary amino groups, or a mixture thereof, with the proviso that the first amine component is not a silicone diamine; b) a second amine component having (i) greater than three primary amino groups, or (ii) at least three primary amino groups and a plurality of secondary amino groups, wherein the second amine component is a polymeric material having a carbon backbone or a polymeric material having a carbon backbone with a plurality of catenated nitrogen atoms; and c) an oxalate ester.
Abstract:
Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.
Abstract:
Adhesive compositions are disclosed that include an octenidine salt, a resin system, a plasticizer, and a cidatrope. The dried adhesive compositions are substantially free of water and C 2 – C 5 alcohols. The adhesive compositions disclosed are formulations that provide rapid and persistent antimicrobial activity and may be useful, for example, in wound dressings, surgical drapes, and medical tapes.
Abstract:
Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.
Abstract:
Conformable coating composition are described comprising a (meth)acrylate copolymer comprising interpolymerized monomer units of fluorinated monomer and a volatile solvent having a solubility parameter from 4.9-12.5 (cal/cm 3 ) 1/2 . In some embodiments, the fluorinated monomer has a Tg
Abstract translation:描述了包含包含氟化单体的共聚单体单元和溶解度参数为4.9-12.5(cal / cm 3)1/2的挥发性溶剂的(甲基)丙烯酸酯共聚物的一致性涂料组合物。 在一些实施方案中,氟化单体的Tg <30℃。 在一些实施方案中,干燥的涂层在100%的伸长率下不显示阻塞和不大于75%的失效。 还描述了包含本文所述的涂料组合物的干燥涂料组合物的合适膜,包含基材上的适形膜层的制品和包含氟化单体的共聚单元,硅烷单体的共聚物; 和一种或多种Tg≥50℃的单体。
Abstract:
A vapor sensor comprises a housing with an inlet opening in fluid communication a sensor element within the housing. Standoff member(s) are positioned to maintain a gap between the inlet opening and a skin site. An operating circuit is in electrical communication with the sensor element and communicatively coupled to and output member. In use, the output member generates a sensory output indicative to an operator regarding concentration of alcoholic vapor in the ambient atmosphere proximate the skin site upon receiving communication from the operating circuit.
Abstract:
An applicator (100) comprising an elongated hollow body (120) comprising a distal portion (123), a proximal portion (124) having an open end, an exterior surface (127), an interior surface (126), and a filter (135). The interior surface of the applicator defines an internal chamber suitable for receiving an ampoule (160) formed of a frangible material located in the internal chamber proximal to the filter. A spacer (185) having a distal end and a proximal end is provided, and a cap (180) having a proximal portion, a distal portion, an exterior surface, and an interior surface is provided that attaches to the open end of the applicator and maintains the ampoule and spacer in their respective desired positions. The applicator comprises a head (140) including an absorbent component (110) that is capable of absorbing the contents of the frangible ampoule and facilitates applying the contents to the desired surface.