Inventors:
Robert Asmus - Hudson WI, US
Beatrice Etzold - Hudson WI, US
Joy Packard - Somerset WI, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company
International Classification:
A61L015/16
A61K009/70
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.