Apparatuses, methods, and compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of chronic wounds
US9999702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/92
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.
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