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System For Treating A Wound Using Ultrasonic Debridement - EP3287113

The patent EP3287113 was granted to KCI Licensing on May 31, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jan 23, 2007 under application number EP17186187A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3287113

KCI LICENSING
Application Number
EP17186187A
Filing Date
Jan 23, 2007
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Apr 28, 2023
Grant Date
May 31, 2023
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Patent Citations (18) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (12) New

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OPPOSITION- Ennis William J., Et Al, "Ultrasound Therapy for Recalcitrant Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, Multicenter 1 August 2005 Study - Part 1", Ostomy Wound Manage, (20050801), vol. 51, no. 8, pages 1 - 9
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