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Process and bandage for treatment of wounds

US6555729B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L15/38
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bandage for treatment of wounds is described, including a wound overlay, which contains the secretion of fly larvae. The wound overlay can be a single pouch or may be subdivided into chambers, which enclose living fly larvae. It is likewise possible to soak or permeate the wound overlay with the secretion of fly larvae.

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