Wound dressings with leak prevention seal
US5968001A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/0203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound dressing having a lower skin-contacting layer, an upper occlusive layer and an absorbent layer therebetween, at least one seal is provided which defines an absorbent region for preventing the migration of body fluids from the absorbent region and to provide a moist wound environment including the optional inclusion of a wound healing substance.
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