Wound Dressing
Patent No. EP4340792 (titled "Wound Dressing") was filed by Convatec on Mar 16, 2023. The application was issued on Sep 18, 2024.
Patent Summary
This wound dressing comprises a backing layer, a wound contact layer, and a superabsorbent layer positioned between them. The wound contact layer features a first surface for direct wound bed contact and a second surface facing the backing layer, and it is composed of gel-forming fibers. The superabsorbent layer is characterized by a blend of sodium polyacrylate fibers and polyester fibers. This configuration, combining a gelling wound contact layer with a superabsorbent layer, is designed to enhance fluid absorption, retention, and overall fluid handling capacity while maintaining a moist healing environment. The use of fibers in the superabsorbent layer specifically allows the dressing to be cut prior to use and improves conformability within a laminated structure.
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Date
Description
EP4340792
- Application Number
- EP23713741A
- Filing Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Aug 15, 2024
- Publication Date
- Sep 18, 2024
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