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Methods for preparing a skin graft

US8617181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 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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