Iodine contraceptive sponge

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1991-02-04

1992-10-20

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Female reproductory tract shields, supports, or birth...

With contraceptive, spermacidal, or antifertility agent

128833, 604 55, 6048901, A61F 1320

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051561646

ABSTRACT:
A bacteriocidal virocidal sponge containing iodine and a surfactant which can be used as a contraceptive and as therapy for vaginitis. It consists of a polyurethane open cell foam impregnated with a surfactant and iodine. A bactericidal tampon containing an iodophor does not induce toxic shock syndrome.

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