Hemostatic fabric

Abstract

Disclosed herein are hemostatic fabrics that include agents, including metal fibers or powders, that can control bleeding and contribute to faster wound healing.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hemostatic fabric comprising:
 at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and combination thereof; and   a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to support and accelerate hemostasis.   
     
     
         2 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises steel. 
     
     
         3 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises tungsten. 
     
     
         4 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises titanium. 
     
     
         5 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises platinum. 
     
     
         6 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises silver. 
     
     
         7 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises tantalum. 
     
     
         8 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises palladium. 
     
     
         9 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the metal thread, metal powder, or combination thereof comprises a metallic alloy. 
     
     
         10 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary fabric comprises antimicrobial properties to reduce or control infectious agents. 
     
     
         11 . The hemostatic fabric of  claim 1 , further comprising a hemostatic agent to support and accelerate hemostasis. 
     
     
         12 . A hemostatic fabric comprising:
 at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and a combination thereof; and   a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to reduce the adherence of the hemostatic fabric to the wound.   
     
     
         13 . A method of achieving hemostasis in a patient, comprising:
 providing a hemostatic fabric comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of: a metal thread, a metal powder, and a combination thereof; and a secondary fabric comprising at least one of natural or synthetic fibers to reduce the adherence of the hemostatic fabric to the wound;   identifying a site of the patient where there is bleeding; and   positioning the hemostatic fabric at the site of bleeding to achieve hemostasis.