Wound packing
US8791316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0524
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a wound packing material that comprises a porous material and is suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy. The wound packing material comprises frangible regions defining a plurality of portions, the frangible regions allowing the portions to be selectively removed. The invention further relates to methods of manufacturing the wound packing material, and to methods of its use.
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