Biofilm-inhibiting medical products
US8343536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2029 |
Classification
- 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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