Biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fibrous articles and methods for using the articles for medical applications
US6685956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/696
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Biodegradable and/or bioabsorable fibrous articles and methods for using the articles in medical applications are disclosed. The biodegradable and/or bioabsorable fibrous articles, which are formed by elctrospinning fibers of biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fiberizable material, comprise a composite (or asymmetric composite) of different biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fibers. Articles having specific medical uses include an adhesion-reducing barrier and a controlled delivery system. The methods include methods for reducing surgical adhesions, controlled delivery of a medicinal agent and providing controlled tissue healing.
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