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Composite prosthesis for preventing post-surgical adhesions and method for obtaining same

US6451032B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2509/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The composite prosthesis comprises a prosthetic fabric having a three-dimensional structure separating two surfaces, one of which is open to post-surgical cell colonization. The composite prosthesis further comprises at least one film of a collagenous material linked to the other surface of the prosthetic fabric. The composite prosthesis may be used to prevent post-surgical adhesion.

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