A bacteriocidal virocidal sponge containing iodine and a surfactant which can be used as a contraceptive and as therapy for vaginitis. It consists of a polyurethane open cell foam impregnated with a surfactant and iodine. A bactericidal tampon containing an iodophor does not induce toxic shock syndr...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5156164?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5156164 - Iodine contraceptive sponge
