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Composite wound dressing

US4373519A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1981
Grant dateFeb 15, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/21
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite wound dressing, optionally having controlled permeability, is highly absorbent toward blood and exudate and comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene fibril matrix, hydrophilic absorptive particles enmeshed in the matrix, and, optionally, a partially occlusive film coated on one surface of the matrix.

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