An implantable article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from the mixture of chitosan, a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have different number average molecular weight characteristics to enable the control of the mechanical features of the sponge.

A nasal passage insert packaging assembly that includes at least a first insert member that is configured to be received in a first nasal passage. The first insert member is made of an absorbent material and includes a medicinal substance therein. The assembly includes a container that defines a container interior. The first insert member is disposed in the container interior and the container is scaled.

A conformable surgical tampon for disposition into and removal from an anatomical cavity of a mammalian patient by a doctor to absorb and collect bodily fluids. The tampon comprises an absorbent chassis material and a plurality of spaced apart positioning strings attached to the chassis. The spaced apart positioning strings are operative to selectively position the conformable nasopharyngeal tampon within an anatomical cavity of a patient responsive to manipulation of a positioning string by a surgeon. The tampon is particularly suited for nasopharyngeal surgery.

A system and method for stopping nosebleeds quickly and in a sanitary manner. The system comprises a layered bag, a cotton swab, and a disposable container. Within the layered bag is a cushion submerged in water. A water-reactive substance, namely urea, is stored within the cushion, designed to rapidly cool the layered bag after the cushion is ruptured. A method for using the device comprises the steps of attaching the layered bag to the nose bridge of the user and inserting the cotton swab into the nostril. Next, the user activates the urea by squeezing the cushion until the cushion ruptures, thereby dispersing the urea into the water. After the nosebleed stops, the user detaches the layered bag from the face and removes the contaminated cotton swab from the nostril. Next, the user inserts the contaminated cotton swab into the disposable container and then discards the disposable container.

A nose compression device stops nosebleeds and is a medication applicator. The device has two L-shaped support members, each having elongated arms with a compression pad formed at a distal end, and an elongated engagement member at the proximal end. The engagement members slidably couple with one another and couple with sponge(s) that are inserted into a patient's nose. To apply the device, the engagement members are moved inward until the compression pads press against a user's nose. The outward force created by the user's nose pressing outward against the compression pads, creates a radial force at the engagement members that allows the device to be further pressed inward, but prevents the engagement members from being moving inward, thereby locking the device to the user's nose. A releasing outward force can be applied along the engagement members to release the radial force and move the engagement members outward so the device can be removed from the user's nose. Releasable locking features are formed on the engagement members to prevent the engagement members from inadvertently coming apart. However, a user can unlock the locking features to remove and replace or reuse the sponge(s).