Wound dressing
US7495146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0456
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound dressing or bandage that provides a galvanic current for extended periods of time before having to change the dressing or bandage is addressed in the present invention. The present invention is directed to a galvanic current wound dressing having antimicrobial properties and to a method for treating a patient with the wound dressing.
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