Wound packing material for use with suction
US8500704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound packing for use with suction is provided. The wound packing comprises a plurality of nonabsorbent synthetic polymeric fibers coupled together to form a nonabsorbent material suitable for placement in the wound of a mammal. A method for treating the wound in a mammal using the disclosed wound packing is also provided.
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