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Bioresorbable oxidized cellulose composite material for prevention of postsurgical adhesions

US6500777B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 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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