| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to improved tampons, and more particularly, to improved withdrawal devices for tampons. A first embodiment discloses a tampon having a withdrawal string (12) which prevents conduction of menstrual fluids from the vagina. The tampon comprises an absorbent pledget (13) of the type well-known in the art capable of absorbing menstrual discharge, and a withdrawal string (12) non-releasably attached to the pledget. The withdrawal string prevents the inadvertent wicking or conduction of exogenous fluids such as sea water into the vagina or of menstrual fluid from the vagina into absorbent undergarments or to surroundings. A second embodiment discloses a tampon which includes a withdrawal device (22) operable for providing the user with a visual indication of pledget blood saturation at the proximal end of the withdrawal device by viewing the distal end (24) of the withdrawal device without having to remove the pledget from within the vagina. |
