Surgical gel system
US8865680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical gel system for coating and adhering to a wound area to control bleeding while supporting wound healing comprises polyanhydroglucuronic acid or a biocompatible salt in an amount of from 1% to 15% by weight and pectin in an amount of in an amount of from 0.1% to 9% by weight. The gel system may be used for stopping bleeding during or after sinus surgery, for stopping bleeding in ear nose and throat procedures, for stopping bleeding in gynecological procedures, or for stopping bleeding in internal organ procedures.
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