Compositions and methods for the treatment and prophylaxis of surgical site infections
US11471414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P41/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for preventing, inhibiting or treating a surgical site infection associated with a surgical operation comprising the step of applying to the surgical site a biocompatible, biodegradable substrate being impregnated and/or having its surface coated fully or partially with a matrix composition which provides local controlled and prolonged release of at least one pharmaceutically active agent at the surgical site.
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