Polyurethane-biopolymer composite
US6596293B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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