A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE BLEEDING OF SKIN WOUNDS

摘要

A delivery system for a haemostatic material comprises a self adhesive strip of a bioadhesive, especially pectin and a glycerol plasticiser. The haemostatic material may be a microdispersed oxidised cellulose which is dispersed in the strip. The strip is applied to control localised bleeding from surface skin wounds such as shaving nicks or minor cuts. The pectin dissolves in the blood, releasing the haemostatic material to control the bleeding.