Patent ID: 7989000
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: A61L,A61P

Abstract:
1. A body-absorbable, mechanically hemostatic putty composition having no added water and consisting essentially of an intimate admixture of the following Components 1 and 2 and none, or any one or more, of the following Optional Components: (1) an absorbable, finely powdered, carboxylic acid salt having a carboxylate anion, and a metallic cation, in intimate admixture with, (2) an absorbable composition that is liquid at room temperature comprising a first member that consists of a liquid at room temperature selected from the group consisting of tocopherol, a C (3) an optional absorbable anti-infective agent, and (4) an optional absorbable colorant, wherein the amounts of Components 1 and 2 and any Optional Components that may be present are sufficient to form a putty-like consistency at ambient temperature, and wherein Component 2 makes up 10-70% of the composition by weight and the first member makes up 4-5% of the composition by weight.