Tampon packaging system

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1998-07-28

2000-05-30

Dye, Rena L.

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Hollow or container type article

Nonself-supporting tubular film or bag

428 354, 428 357, 428 69, 604 14, 604 15, 604358, 604904, A61F 1320, B32B 302

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060688998

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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