Foam pads useful in wound management
US5203764A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2475/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of dressing a wound using an open-celled foam pad prepared from a foam sheet impregnated with a water curable, isocyanate functional, polyurethane prepolymer resin. The pad can concurrently function as an orthotic pad. The pad exhibits the ability to wick wound exudate from the site of the wound, and also exhibits desirable conformability and comfort in use.
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