Methods for preparing a skin graft
US8617181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to methods for preparing a skin graft. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve harvesting a plurality of skin grafts from a subject, applying the grafts to a first substrate, stretching the first substrate, and transferring the grafts from the first substrate to at least a second substrate for application to a patient recipient site.
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