Hydrogel wound dressing and the method of making and using the same

US6861067B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SHERWOOD SERVICES AG · CH

Inventors

• Diane McGhee · Hazelwood, US
• Yeong Hua Huang · Chesterfield, US
• Stephen B. Earhart · Chesterfield, US
• William R. Fiehler · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 30, 2001
• Grant date: Mar 1, 2005
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2300/442
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A hydrogel wound dressing which is highly absorptive, contours to a wound site, and maintains the wound in a moist state to promote healing thereof. The hydrogel wound dressing may also contain additives to prevent bacterial and fungal infections and to control wound odor.