Polymeric support wound dressing
US5681579A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00885
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention a novel wound dressing providing superior absorption and preventing leakage is disclosed. The present dressing comprises a hydrocolloid-containing polymeric support layer either continuous or non-continuous and an occlusive backing layer overlying the support. In a preferred embodiment the present dressing further includes an adhesive on a skin-contacting surface of the support and an absorbent region interposed between the support and the backing layer.
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