The cross-linked polymer compound according to the present invention includes skeleton units of Formula (1)-(2),

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 is one or more selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, a substituted carbonyl group, and any alkyl group having, as a substituent, one or more selected from a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, and a substituted carbonyl group; X is one or more selected from —COO.sup.−, —SO.sub.3.sup.−, and —P(═O)(O.sup.−).sub.2; and Y is one or more selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, and K.sup.+, and

##STR00002## wherein R.sup.2 are each independently one or more selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, a substituted carbonyl group, and any alkyl group having, as a substituent, one or more selected from a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, and a substituted carbonyl group.

The cross-linked polymer compound according to the present invention includes skeleton units of Formula (1)-(2),

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 is one or more selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, a substituted carbonyl group, and any alkyl group having, as a substituent, one or more selected from a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, and a substituted carbonyl group; X is one or more selected from —COO.sup.−, —SO.sub.3.sup.−, and —P(═O)(O.sup.−).sub.2; and Y is one or more selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, and K.sup.+, and

##STR00002## wherein R.sup.2 are each independently one or more selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, a substituted carbonyl group, and any alkyl group having, as a substituent, one or more selected from a hydroxy group, an amino group, a mercapto group, and a substituted carbonyl group.

Provided are both a superabsorbent polymer capable of continuously and safely exhibiting an improved bacterial growth inhibitory property and a deodorant property without deterioration in the physical properties of the superabsorbent polymer, such as water retention capacity, absorption under pressure, etc., as well as a preparation method for the superabsorbent polymer.

Provided are both a superabsorbent polymer capable of continuously and safely exhibiting an improved bacterial growth inhibitory property and a deodorant property without deterioration in the physical properties of the superabsorbent polymer, such as water retention capacity, absorption under pressure, etc., as well as a preparation method for the superabsorbent polymer.

Described is a haemostatic device comprising a substrate and a surface formed on the substrate. The surface comprises at least one of micro- and nano-sized materials, the materials being partially embedded in a base, the surface substantially preventing wetting of the substrate. An embodiment of the device is carbon nano fibres embedded partially in a PDMS or PTFE base, on a substrate.

Described is a haemostatic device comprising a substrate and a surface formed on the substrate. The surface comprises at least one of micro- and nano-sized materials, the materials being partially embedded in a base, the surface substantially preventing wetting of the substrate. An embodiment of the device is carbon nano fibres embedded partially in a PDMS or PTFE base, on a substrate.

A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a cover having an adhesive, a manifold, a perforated polymer film, and a perforated silicone gel having a treatment aperture. The cover, the manifold, the perforated polymer film, and the perforated silicone gel may be assembled in a stacked relationship with the cover and the perforated silicone gel enclosing the manifold. The perforated polymer film may be at least partially exposed through the treatment aperture, and at least some of the adhesive may be exposed through the perforated silicone around the treatment aperture.

A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a cover having an adhesive, a manifold, a perforated polymer film, and a perforated silicone gel having a treatment aperture. The cover, the manifold, the perforated polymer film, and the perforated silicone gel may be assembled in a stacked relationship with the cover and the perforated silicone gel enclosing the manifold. The perforated polymer film may be at least partially exposed through the treatment aperture, and at least some of the adhesive may be exposed through the perforated silicone around the treatment aperture.

Novel compositions and systems for closure of wounds are disclosed. The compositions provide devices of improved flexibility and elasticity and are readily applied to wound sites or over wound closure devices. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such compositions. The catalyst provides for rapid curing on topical surfaces such as skin and bonds to such surfaces in about 2-5 minutes.

Novel compositions and systems for closure of wounds are disclosed. The compositions provide devices of improved flexibility and elasticity and are readily applied to wound sites or over wound closure devices. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such compositions. The catalyst provides for rapid curing on topical surfaces such as skin and bonds to such surfaces in about 2-5 minutes.