Bioresorbable oxidized cellulose composite material for prevention of postsurgical adhesions
US6500777B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/674
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved adhesion-preventative physical barrier, wound dressing and drug delivery system comprising an oxidized cellulose film made up of multiple layers of a cellulose fabric or like material and a cellulose film. A method for forming an improved oxidized cellulose film and for using the same to prevent the formation of postsurgical adhesions and/or to dress a wound and/or to deliver one or more drugs.
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