Abstract: The use of oxidized cellulose as a medical lubricant is disclosed wherein oxidized cellulose is employed as a mold release agent or a donning powder in the manufacture of surgical gloves as well as in other applications; medical devices and, particularly, a surgical glove, are provided having finely divided oxidized cellulose powder on the surface in a lubricity imparting coverage.

Abstract: The impregnation of a foam rubber, or similar polymeric material, insole with an effective antibacterial and antifungal agent along with a deodorant provides a simple, clean source of active ingredients for curative and prophylactic treatment of infections of the feet and reduces odors during the course of the treatment. The agent of choice in such a product must be stable to the conditions of use and be sufficiently non-volatile to be retained in the insole over a period of days or weeks.

Abstract: A bandage includes first and second carrier strips, the first strip carrying a liquid absorbent, soft, pad of material which is to be placed over a wound. The second strip carries an adhesive to be placed onto the patient's skin at a location spaced from the wound. The two strips have ends which are connected by a releasable attachment forming a third element such as a tear string which is easily manipulable to free the strips from one another. This enables lifting of the pad and first strip independently of the second strip, so that force applied to the second strip to free it from the skin is not transferable to the first strip and wound.

Abstract: Sterile surgical monofilament sutures are disclosed. The sutures are made from ethylene-propylene copolymers, and have improved compliance, compared with polypropylene homopolymer sutures.

Abstract: An orthopedic cast made of a mixture of polyethylene and a thermoplastic polyester having a melting point between 50.degree. C. and 100.degree. C., particularly poly (epsilon-caprolactone), having a weight average molecular weight of over 5,000 with a half-time crystallization at 36.degree. C. of between 0.5 minute and 10.0 minutes.