Tampon exhibiting low frictional drag

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1994-09-23

1996-07-09

Isabella, David

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

604 12, 604904, A61F 1320

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055339905

ABSTRACT:
A tampon is disclosed which exhibits low frictional drag during insertion into and withdrawal from a woman's vagina. The tampon includes an absorbent compressed into a generally cylindrical shape and a liquid-permeable cover which surrounds at least a portion of the absorbent. The cover is treated with an aqueous solution having a viscosity of at least 50 cps at a temperature of about 25.degree. C. The solution includes a lubricant and at least about 3 percent by weight of a polymer. The polymer serving to prevent the lubricant from migrating away from the cover such that the tampon retains a sufficient amount of lubricant to facilitate comfortable withdrawal from the vaginal cavity.

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