Absorbent substrates for harvesting skin grafts
US9962254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for management of fluids during skin graft transplantation are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, absorbent substrates for transplanting skin grafts are disclosed having a surface adapted to contact at least one excised skin graft and engage said graft for removal from a donor site; a sealing member at least partially surrounding an absorbent material disposed within the enclosure; wherein at least a portion of the skin-contacting surface is porous and in fluid communication with the absorbent layer to capture fluids.
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