Tampon and method of making same

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1997-03-17

1998-10-06

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Means for inserting fibrous or foraminous resident packing,...

Distal portion of inserting means deformed, expanded, or...

604 15, 604904, 604363, A61F 1320

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058170472

ABSTRACT:
Absorptive pads including catamenial tampons are provided which are characterized by O.sub.2 levels sufficiently reduced so as to reduce the introduction of air into the vaginal canal with a resulting reduction in the probability of production of toxic shock syndrome exotoxin during internal use of the pads.

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