Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
US7709021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 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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