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Tissue irrigating solutions

US5221537A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 1992
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Irrigating solutions with thiol or disulfide containing compounds in physiologically acceptable salt solutions are described. The irrigating solutions are useful during surgery, particularly ophthalmic, neural, cardiovascular or otic surgery, to stabilize the affected tissue. Methods for their preparation and use are described.

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