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Polyurethane-biopolymer composite

US6596293B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2101/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for preparing a drug delivery material and device comprising cross-linking a biological polymer with a cross-linking agent and loading the cross-linked biopolymer with a bioactive agent. Preferred embodiments are disclosed wherein the drug delivery material is used in a catheter securing, drug delivery device, in a wound dressing, and in a wound dressing for percutaneous catheters.

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