Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
US7390499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2024 |
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- 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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