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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2003
Robert A. Asmus, Hudson, WI (US);
Beatrice C. Etzold, Hudson, WI (US);
Joy A. Packard, Somerset, WI (US);
Robert A. Asmus, Hudson, WI (US);
Beatrice C. Etzold, Hudson, WI (US);
Joy A. Packard, Somerset, WI (US);
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A hydrophilic, pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising crosslinked poly(N-vinyl lactam), a swelling agent, and a modifying polymer in an amount sufficient to form a cohesive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is provided. The composition is useful as a medical secural of percutaneous devices. The composition is also useful as a drug delivery device to deliver antimicrobial agents, pharmaceuticals or other active ingredients to or through skin. A method of preparation of the composition is also disclosed.