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Gelatin sponge comprising an active ingredient, its preparation and use

US8981058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Israel Nur · Afula, IL
Liliana Bar · Rehovot, IL
Guy Tomer · Portland, US
Eyal Sheetrit · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 20, 2013
Grant date	Mar 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2400/04
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a cross-linked gelatin sponge having a surface by providing a cross-linked gelatin sponge, wetting the surface of the sponge by applying a sufficient amount of liquid comprising a protein or peptide active ingredient, wherein a sufficient amount of liquid is one that retains the flexibility of the sponge even after drying. The sponge is then dried the sponge to obtain a flexible, dry and ready to use cross linked gelatin sponge having a layer of protein or peptide active ingredient on the surface thereof.

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