Stand-alone film and methods for making the same

US8795703B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Thomas M. Swanick · Goffstown, US
• Joseph Ferraro · Londonderry, US
• Paul Martakos · Pelham, US
• Lisa Rogers · Londonderry, US
• Theodore Karwoski · Hollis, US
• Steve A. Herweck · Nashua, US
• Keith M. Faucher · Nashua, US
• Philip McNamara · Concord, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 28, 2005
• Grant date: Aug 5, 2014
• Expiry date: Apr 30, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05D3/067
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. Corresponding methods of making the stand-alone film include molding, casting, or otherwise applying a liquid or gel to a substrate, and curing or otherwise treating to form the stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.