Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages
US7022890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a body and a polymeric film adhered to at least a portion of the body. The body comprises a flexible, porous polyurethane-based foam and a liquid absorbing component. The invention further provides a wound dressing comprising a first body, a second body, and at least one polymeric film disposed between the first and second bodies. The invention additionally provides methods for treating an injury to a patient's nasal passages utilizing a wound dressing according to the invention.
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