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App. No. 15/234,968

HEMOSTATIC FABRIC

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App. No.
15/234,968
Abstract

Disclosed herein are hemostatic fabrics that include agents, including metal fibers or powders, that can control bleeding and contribute to faster wound healing.

Claims (20)

1 . A hemostatic fabric comprising:

at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and combination thereof; and

a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to support and accelerate hemostasis.

2 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises steel.

3 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises tungsten.

4 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises titanium.

5 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises platinum.

6 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises silver.

7 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises tantalum.

8 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises palladium.

9 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises a metallic alloy.

10 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , wherein the secondary fabric comprises antimicrobial properties to reduce or control infectious agents.

11 . The hemostatic fabric of claim 1 , further comprising a hemostatic agent to support and accelerate hemostasis.

12 . A hemostatic fabric comprising:

at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and a combination thereof; and

a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to reduce the adherence of the hemostatic fabric to the wound.

13 . A method of achieving hemostasis in a patient, comprising:

providing a hemostatic fabric comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and a combination thereof; and a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to reduce the adherence of the hemostatic fabric to the wound;

identifying a site of the patient where there is bleeding; and

positioning the hemostatic fabric at the site of bleeding to achieve hemostasis.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 12, 2021
From: KNOBBE, MARTENS, OLSON & BEAR, LLP
To: MEZGER, WILLIAM JERRY
Reel/Frame 056235/0035 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 18, 2018
From: MEZGER, WILLIAM JERRY
To: KNOBBE, MARTENS, OLSON & BEAR, LLP
Reel/Frame 048680/0983 →