Wound dressing
US5976117A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/0203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible sheet material for covering wounds, comprising at least two regions. The first region is in contact with the wound, and facilitates healing of the wound. The second region surrounds the first region and comprises an antimicrobial agent to inhibit or prevent the migration of microorganisms from the external environment to the first region.
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