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Antimicrobial silicone-based wound dressings

US10500173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2011
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/442
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Antimicrobial silicone-based dressings, such as wound dressings, are disclosed. An example dressing comprises a transparent and self-adhesive gel sheet cured from a liquid containing silicone, the sheet having dispersed therein (i) particulates of a chlorhexidine compound that is not soluble in the liquid; and (ii) at least one other antimicrobial. Methods of making the silicone-based dressings and methods of use are also disclosed.

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