Heparin-containing adhesion prevention barrier and process
US4840626A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/424
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved adhesion-preventative barrier fabric comprising an oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) fabric (or matrix having equivalent properties) which is drapable, conformable, adherent to body organs. and substantially absorbable within thirty (30) days in the body, which fabric has heparin absorbed thereon, said heparin being present in a non-toxic, adhesion-preventative, effective amount and potency; and, the process of using said improved barrier fabric or matrix to administer heparin to prevent surgical adhesions.
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