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Method and apparatus for lidc enhanced wound healing using biocompatible tissue ingrowth implants

US4937323A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L89/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A therapeutic method for treating wounds by dressing the wound with a biocompatible biodegradable collagen tissue product and applying Low Intensity Direct Current (LIDC) to the product. The devices of the invention include biocompatible biodegradable collagen tissue products having means for the application of LIDC to the dressed wound.

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