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Debriding tape

US4668228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1985
Grant dateMay 26, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L15/38
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Debriding tapes are disclosed which contain a proteolytic enzyme useful for debridement of eschar and necrotic tissue, e.g., subtilisin, bromelain, in dry powdered form on the adhesive mass surface of an occlusive or semi-occlusive surgical adhesive tape.

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