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Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds

US7704523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2003
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/404
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

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 substances is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.

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