Virginia Commonwealth University

Biotrack, LLC

Pfizer Corporation

Marcus E Carr

Kevin R Ward

Gary L Bowlin

Robert F Diegelmann

Mark J Licata

Gary E Wnek

Debra D Pittman

David Simpson

Sunita R Hett

Reema Jasuja

Peter J Stevens

Jamil A Matthews

Saravanamoorthy Rajendran

Joachim Fruebis

Steven Arkin

Gary Lee Bowlin

Compositions comprising clay minerals and methods for their use in promoting hemostasis are provided. The compositions comprise clay minerals such as bentonite, and facilitate blood clotting when applied to a hemorrhaging wound. Electrospun or electrosprayed materials (e.g. bandages, micron beads, etc.) which include clay minerals, and methods for the treatment of acute hemorrhage, are also provided.

Hemostasis of wound having high pressure blood flow

Hemostasis of wound having high pressure blood flow using kaolin and bentonite

The invention is directed to formation and use of electroprocessed collagen, including use as an extracellular matrix and, together with cells, its use in forming engineered tissue. The engineered tissue can include the synthetic manufacture of specific organs or tissues which may be implanted into a recipient. The electroprocessed collagen may also be combined with other molecules in order to deliver substances to the site of application or implantation of the electroprocessed collagen. The collagen or collagen/cell suspension is electrodeposited onto a substrate to form tissues and organs.

Electroprocessed collagen and tissue engineering

Provided is a tourniquet having two opposing and pivotally movable plates. The plates comprise a clamp that pinches an elastomeric cord. The plates are pivotally biased together by a spring. The cord is attached to a back end of the clamp. A free end of the cord is squeezed by the plates such that a loop of cord is provided. The cord can be pulled from the clamp to reduce the size of the loop. The clamp comprises a safety lock that prevents movement of the plates and slipping of the cord. The safety lock can comprise a button disposed between the plates in the back end of the clamp, preventing the plates from moving together in the back portion, and therefore from moving apart in a front portion that grips the cord. Also, the tourniquet clamp can comprise a dual-sided press connector mechanism for fast release of tourniquet tension.

One hand tourniquet with locking mechanism

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Holland, PA, United States of America

Marcus E Carr