Anhydrous, hydrophilic absorbent wound dressing (tube) with antimicrobials or other pharmaceutically active agents
US6399092B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L26/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anhydrous, hydrophilic wound dressing containing a superabsorbent polymer and an antimicrobial agent. Its anhydrous nature allows it, when applied to a wound site, to absorb wound fluid and slowly release its water-soluble active microbial agent into the wound.
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