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Polymeric composite materials with antimicrobial and biodegradable properties and uses thereof

US9931444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA · IT

Inventors

Athanasia Athanasiou · Genova, IT
Ilker S. Bayer · Monteroni di Lecce, IT
Ioannis Liakos · Genova, IT
Loris Rizzello · Lecce, IT
Roberto Cingolani · Genova, IT
Stefania Sabella · Galatina, IT
Pier Paolo Pompa · Lecce, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 21, 2013
Grant date	Apr 3, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2300/404
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite material for the production of a medical device having an antiseptic action includes a matrix of alginate in which the complex of iodopovidone is dispersed. The composite material is used particularly for the production of films, micro-capsules, and suture threads with iodine controlled release.

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