Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use

Details Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Reichle, Karin (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Swab including handle with absorbent material at end thereof

Body treating material fed to absorbent material

C604S289000, C604S306000, C604S310000, C401S135000, C401S276000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10263518

ABSTRACT:
Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.

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