Surgery – Instruments – External pressure applicator
Patent
1995-11-13
1997-08-05
Lewis, William
Surgery
Instruments
External pressure applicator
A61B 1712
Patent
active
056537280
ABSTRACT:
A disposable non-latex tourniquet formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. More particularly, the disposable non-latex tourniquet is formed from a metallocene octene based polymer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. The disposable non-latex of the present invention substantially minimizes discomfort to the patient and facilitates ease of use in knotting and releasing the tourniquet from the patient.
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Ahern Brian F.
Conway Hugh T.
Powell Kenneth R.
Becton Dickinson and Company
Lewis William
Thomas Nanette S.
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