Medical device
US8118791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for example a wound dressing having antibacterial and optionally, antifungal properties, are provided together with methods for making the device. An exemplary dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, (optionally) a layer of absorbent material, and (optionally) a layer of flexible air-permeable and/or water-impermeable material. The dressing can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic care and treatment of skin infections and surface wounds (including surgical incisions), as a packing material, and as a swab for surface cleaning.
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