Word: soderstrom
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Physicians who participated in clinical tests of more than 2,000 women conducted in the U.S. and six foreign countries during the past four years report that the sponge drew few complaints from users. Says Dr. Richard Soderstrom, a partner in the Mason Clinic in Seattle who is also a member of the FDA panel on toxic shock: "There are no systemic side effects, and no risk of infection...
Testing specifically addressed the risk of toxic shock, since some research indicates that barrier devices like the diaphragm may encourage the development of the bacteria believed to cause the deadly illness; Soderstrom reports that the spermicide in the sponge seems to kill the bacteria. Nevertheless, as an added safeguard, the FDA will require a label advising women to remove the sponge within 24 hours to reduce that risk. This is a bonus for V.L.I. Initially the company planned to advertise Today as a 48-hour protection. Before it even hits the shelves, the potential market has doubled...