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Wound filler

US5830496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1997
Grant dateNov 3, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/00936
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of treating a wound comprising minimizing pressure on newly formed tissue around the perimeter of the wound by applying within the borders of the wound, a multi-layer laminate having a non-stretchable wound contact layer, a core layer comprising an absorbent material and a stretchable outer surface layer.

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