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Dressings, granules, and their use in treating wounds

US4538603A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1985
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L26/0052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention is directed to an occlusive dressing useful for treating skin lesions and a granular material capable of interacting with wound exudate. Wounds emitting a large amount of fluid can be treated by first packing with the granular material and then covering the wound with the occlusive dressing.

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