Wound compression dressing
US8591493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00889
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Wound compression dressings of the invention comprise: an elastic layer comprising an extensible material having recovery of greater than 90% when tested according to ASTM D412 at elongations up to about 150%; an adhesive layer on at least a portion of a first side of the elastic layer; and a release layer on at least a portion of a second side of the elastic layer opposite from the first side thereof. According to a method of providing direct compression to a wound, a wound compression dressing of the invention is provided, and the wound compression dressing is wrapped around the wound to provide the direct compression to the wound.
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