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Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds

US7390499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2002
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P17/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.

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