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Gelatin-transglutaminase hemostatic dressings and sealants

US9017664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

LIFEBOND LTD · IL

Inventors

Orahn Preiss-Bloom · Caesarea, IL
Ishay Attar · Ofakim, IL
Natalie Iram · Jerusalem, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2007
Grant date	Apr 28, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2400/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adhesive material for medical use comprising gelatin and a non-toxic cross-linking material such as transglutaminase. An optional embodiment of the invention includes dressings in which a layer of a transglutaminase is sandwiched between a first and second layer of gelatin. The hemostatic products are useful for the treatment of wounded tissue.

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