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Biofilm-inhibiting medical products

US8343536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2008
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/404
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biofilm-inhibiting medical product includes a carrier formed from a natural, bioremodelable material, whereby the carrier includes a biocidal bismuth thiol agent and/or one or more other biofilm-inhibiting or wound healing agents. A method for using the biofilm-inhibiting medical product to treat a wound or tissue defect in a patient's body is described.

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