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Biocompatible synthetic and collagen compositions having a dual-type porosity for treatment of wounds and pressure ulcers and therapeutic methods thereof

US4925924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1987
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/412
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A therapeutic method for treating pressure ulcers like decubitus ulcers with biodegradable collagen flake compositions and with biodegradable collagen sponge or sponge-like compositions. The products of the invention includes biodegradable collagen flake compositions and biodegradable collagen sponge or sponge-like compositions. The products are useful for medical applications, like skin reconstruction, treatment of wounds, especially deep wounds, also in connection with surgery, including cosmetic surgery. The invention also deals with biocompatible synthetic resin sponge or sponge-like and flake products for medical and similar applications. The invention contemplates the treatment of human and animal species.

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