Porous bioresorbable linked dressing comprising microspheres and methods of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8273368
APP PUB NO 20120116333A1
SERIAL NO

13355266

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Methods, system and compositions for making and using a bioresorbable linked dressing made of bioresorbable microspheres in various configurations are provided for use in applying reduced pressure to a wound site. The methods include manufacture of a bioresorbable dressing comprising a casing and bioresorbable microspheres in the form of a rope shape. Further, the casing of the dressing comprises pores formed by a porogen system that may be activated by external to the wound or formed in situ within the wound site. The shape of the dressing allows the dressing to be placed into the wound site such that it fills the shape and size of the wound. Embodiments include formation of various rope dressing and their use in conjunction with reduced pressure therapy.

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KCI LICENSING INCPO BOX 659508 SAN ANTONIO TX 78265-9508

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ambrosio, Archel San Antonio, US 13 1329
Payne, Joanna San Antonio, US 8 276

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