Patents Assigned to Area Laboratories, LLC
  • Hemostatic compositions and methods for controlling bleeding
    Patent number: 7101862
    Abstract: The invention provides hemostatic compositions useful to promote hemostasis at active bleeding wound sites. The hemostatic compositions typically include an article containing cellulose, e.g., cotton gauze, and a polysaccharide covalently linked to the cellulose, or a polysaccharide ionically cross-linked and in association with the article. Methods of making and using the hemostatic compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Area Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Kent C. Cochrum, Susan Jemtrud