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Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions > Preparations Characterized By Special Physical Form > Web, Sheet Or Filament Bases; Compositions Of Bandages; Or Dressings With Incorporated Medicaments > Dressings DressingsDressings patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/02/07 - 20070178146 - Slow release agent absorbent dressing A slow release agent absorbent dressing particularly comprises a wound-contacting layer covered with tapered apertures. The bottom surface of said tapered apertures contacts a wound area to discharge exudate from the wound area and transmit exudate via a guiding layer to an absorbent layer. Said absorbent layer formed of high-molecular ... 08/02/07 - 20070178145 - Three dimensional slow release agent absorbent dressing A three-dimensional slow release agent absorbent dressing particularly suitable for use in sinus cavity or infective wounds comprises a wound-contacting layer surrounding outside of the dressing. The wound-contacting layer is a soft-film covered with tapered apertures and the bottom surface of said tapered apertures faces outside to contact a wound ... 07/19/07 - 20070166359 - Hoxd3, hoxa3 and hoxb3 compositions and methods for improved wound healing The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in localized transfer of genetic material or proteins. Moreover, the present invention provides methods and compositions for improving and/or controlling wound healing by applying a wound care device comprising HoxD3 and/or HoxA3 and/or HoxB3. In addition, the present invention provides methods and ... 07/12/07 - 20070160655 - Hydroxyamate-containing materials for the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases Therapeutic polymers containing a hydroxamate group that preferentially binds to active forms of a matrix metalloproteinases, thus inhibiting their enzymatic activity. The implantation of such material modifies tissue turnover and remodelling in its vicinity. ... 07/12/07 - 20070160654 - Gel-forming fabric composite A method for the manufacture of a reinforced gel-forming fabric composite comprising a reinforcing layer and gel-forming fibre material is characterized in that the gel-forming fibre material in non-woven fabric form is needled into the reinforcing layer from one side so as to penetrate through the reinforcing layer and form ... 07/05/07 - 20070154530 - Wound dressings comprising oxidized cellulose and human recombinant collagen A wound dressing composition comprising a human recombinant collagen and an oxidized cellulose. For example, the composition may be in the form of a sponge formed by freeze drying an aqueous dispersion of human recombinant collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). The composition is especially suitable for the treatment of ... 07/05/07 - 20070154529 - Uses of dna binding proteins The invention relates to the use, especially in vitro, of one or more nucleic acids, the transcription product(s) thereof and/or the translation product(s) thereof for a process. Said process is selected from the group including angiogenesis, neovascularization, transmyocardial revascularization, wound healing, wound bed angiogenesis, epithelization and healing in of dental ... 06/28/07 - 20070148215 - Therapeutically active dressings, their manufacture and use The invention relates to therapeutically active wound dressings based on polysaccharides, in particular chitosan, and protein, in particular collagen/gelatine, with improved properties, their manufacture, in particular the use of polycarbonic acids and polyfunctional amino acids, and their use, especially in the medical field. ... 06/28/07 - 20070148214 - Wound dressing for the controlled release of therapeutic agents A wound dressing material for controlled activation of a wound healing therapeutic compound in the presence of a protease enzyme in a wound fluid, the material comprising: a medically acceptable polymer; a wound healing therapeutic agent; an inhibitor of the protease enzyme; and a linker group which is cleavable by ... 06/21/07 - 20070141131 - Measurement of cytoskeletal proteins and uses thereof in diagnosis, prognosis and therapy The present invention relates to monitoring patients for an inflammatory condition or infection (preferably wound infection) by testing an extracellular fluid such as a wound fluid for an elevated level of: (i) vimentin; (ii) a vimentin breakdown product; or (iii) a marker indicative of the presence of vimentin. The present ... 06/21/07 - 20070141130 - Wound or surgical dressing A wound or surgical dressing is disclosed. The wound or surgical dressing is configured to cover or surround a wound, a surgical incision, or any type of skin irritation. In accordance with the present disclosure, the wound or surgical dressing is treated with a bacteriostatic composition that is capable of ... 06/21/07 - 20070141129 - Wound care product comprising a substance which inhibits the growth of bacteria in wounds Wound care product which comprises a substance which inhibits the growth of bacteria in wounds. The invention is characterized by the fact that the substance is xylitol. The invention also relates to the use of xylitol in wound care products and to the use of xylitol for producing a composition ... 06/21/07 - 20070141128 - Wound cleansing apparatus with actives An apparatus for cleansing and applying therapy or prophylaxis to wounds, in which irrigant fluid containing a physiologically active material from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through ... 06/14/07 - 20070134306 - Method and device for accelerating the growth of skin appendages, in particular nails A method and a device are provided for accelerating the growth of skin appendages. According to one embodiment, a dressing is provided having an enveloping fabric and a lining material designed to be in contact with at least one appendage, and a liquid or viscous base containing water in a ... 06/07/07 - 20070128259 - Al-2 neurotrophic factor The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding AL-2 protein, as well as AL-2 protein produced by recombinant DNA methods. Such AL-2 protein and nucleic acid are useful in preparing antibodies and antagonists and in diagnosing and treating various neuronal disorders and disorders or conditions associated with angiogenesis. ... 06/07/07 - 20070128258 - Emulsion-containing medical articles Oil-in-water emulsion gels and medical articles containing an omega-3 oil are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing and using such emulsion gels and medical articles. ... 05/31/07 - 20070122463 - Antimicrobial compositions and wound dressings A wound dressing and an antimicrobial composition are provided. The wound dressing comprises a carbonaceous material, a noble metal carried on the carbonaceous material, and, optionally, a flexible base layer, wherein the carbonaceous material is selected from a group consisting of activated carbon, graphite, carbon, and a combination thereof, while ... 05/31/07 - 20070122462 - Bandage with a hydrophilic foam containing silver A compression stretch bandage formed from at least one layer of a stretchable, textile material forming a body of the bandage, a base material attached to the stretchable, textile material on a first side, and a silver material attached to the base material for reducing risk of infection. The bandage ... 05/31/07 - 20070122461 - Antimicrobial compositions and wound dressings The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a flexible base layer and an antimicrobial material, wherein the antimicrobial material comprises an actived carbon-carried noble metal, the actived carbon is selected from the group consisting of an actived carbon powder, an actived carbon particle, an actived carbon fiber, and ... 05/24/07 - 20070116750 - Compositions for disrupting and inhibiting reconstitution of wound biofilm Disclosed are compositions and methods for wound care, especially for treatment of chronic wounds. Compositions are methods are described for inhibiting reconstitution of biofilm in a chronic wound or preventing expansion of a biofilm in a chronic or acute wound. ... 05/24/07 - 20070116749 - Method for treatment of cellulitis A method of treating a patient having a skin infection comprises steps of: (i) covering the area of afflicted with infection with a dressing including an absorbent layer soaked in alcohol, such that the alcohol is in contact with the area of skin afflicted with infection; and (ii) keeping said ... 05/17/07 - 20070110797 - Methods and compositions for topical wound treatment Wound Dressings for improved treatment of wounds on a patient. A wound dressing having a bandage and a healing composition. The healing composition includes from about 5 mg to about 40 mg lidocaine hydrochloride per gram of the healing composition, from about 250 units to about 2000 units polymyxin B ... 05/17/07 - 20070110796 - Devices and methods for reducing scar tissue formation Disclosed is a cytostatic drug attached to a sterile sheet that is designed to be placed between internal body tissues to prevent the formation of post-operative adhesions, which adhesions are really scar tissue formation. This sheet onto or into which the drug is placed may be either a permanent implant ... 05/10/07 - 20070104770 - Methods and compositions for topical wound treatment Methods for improved treatment of wounds on a patient. Method includes locally administering a healing composition to the skin wound such that the healing of the skin wound is enhanced. The healing composition includes from about 5 mg to about 40 mg lidocaine hydrochloride per gram of the healing composition, ... 05/10/07 - 20070104769 - Bioabsorbable hemostatic gauze Bioabsorbable, water-soluble hemostatic cellulose based gauze matrix structures are described, including one or more species of chitosan, etherized cellulose, nonionic surfactant, water-soluble polysaccharide hydrocolloid and/or gum. Approximately 85% to 95% deacetylated decrystallized chitosan, present in an amount from about 2% to about 15% by weight, is found to be particularly ... 04/19/07 - 20070087042 - A shroud for surrounding a problem tissue for promoting healing of problem tissue adjacent healthy skin A shroud for disposal on healthy skin tissue surrounding a problem tissue and for promoting one of an open-closed environment around the problem tissue includes a relatively rigid plastic member having an outer peripheral flange surface configured for disposal adjacent the skin surrounding the problem tissue, wherein the flange can ... 04/12/07 - 20070082036 - Wound care dressing and method using same A wound care dressing is disclosed. The wound care dressing comprises a water-soluble nonwoven blanket in combination with a planar, non-water soluble wound care composition. ... 04/05/07 - 20070077280 - Wound treatment medium and method of packaging and use A sterile wound treatment kit includes a plastic container pouch with a sealed outer periphery which forms a sterile interior region which isolates the pouch interior from a surrounding environment. A drug absorbing medium is located within the pouch interior and initially isolated from the surrounding environment by the sealed ... 03/15/07 - 20070059348 - Wound care device A wound care device for local treatment of pain in a wound, said device comprising an active pain relieving composition, the device being constructed in such a manner that the pain killing agent is released to the wound in such a way that substantially no effective systemic plasma concentration of ... 03/08/07 - 20070053962 - Diagnostic markers of wound infection iii The present invention relates to a method of diagnosis or prognosis of a mammalian wound infection, said method comprising the step of measuring the level of at least one cell surface receptor in a sample of wound fluid. The preferred cell surface receptors are Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM 1) and ... 03/08/07 - 20070053961 - Diagnostic markers of wound infection ii The present invention relates to a method of diagnosis or prognosis of a mammalian wound infection, said method comprising the step of measuring the level of at least on angiogenic factor in a sample of wound fluid. The preferred angiogenic growth factors are angiogenin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). ... 03/08/07 - 20070053960 - Multiribbon nanocellulose as a matrix for wound healing The present invention includes compositions and methods for the integration of a non-allergenic nanocellulose into a wound bed. The composition may be formed into a wide variety of implants, e.g., a suture, a sheet, a compress, a bandage, a band, a prosthesis, a fiber, a woven fiber, a bead, a ... 02/22/07 - 20070042025 - Carboxymethylated cellulosic wound dressing garment A body shaped wound dressing wherein the dressing is a knitted or woven garment comprising a cellulosic yarn, which garment has been carboxymethylated at least in parts of its wound contacting surface. ... 02/22/07 - 20070042024 - Wound dressing material A material for use as a wound dressing, the material being in the form of a roll and comprising gel forming fibers and the material having lines of longitudinal stitching. ... 02/15/07 - 20070036846 - Wound dressing and method of manufacture thereof A hydrogel dressing for covering or treating a wound, a surgical incision, a catheter insertion site or the like, comprising a non-fluid sheet material including a structure of cross-linked polymers and/or monomers having suspended therein an agent for controlling infection of the wound, the incision, the catheter insertion site or ... 02/08/07 - 20070031478 - Modified peptides and their uses A modified pro-α chain comprising a triple helix forming domain linked to at least an N-terminal domain, the N-terminal domain containing a polypeptide from at least part of a laminin glycoprotein or secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor. The pro-α chain may form part of a procollagen molecule that has the N-terminal ... 01/25/07 - 20070020320 - Wound dressing and methods of making and using the same Anti-microbial wound dressings, methods of making anti-microbial wound dressings and methods of treating wounds with an anti-microbial wound dressing are provided. The anti-microbial wound dressings can include a water-soluble film-forming polymeric carrier material and a water-soluble glass-encapsulated anti-microbial agent, which is embedded within the carrier and/or coated on a surface ... 01/25/07 - 20070020319 - Adhesive composition The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising hydrophilic silicone elastomers and hydrophobic silicone elastomers and optionally water absorbent material, wherein the ratio between the hydrophilic silicone elastomers and the hydrophobic silicone elastomers is from 95:5 to 5:95. The adhesive is suited for medical use due to its skin-friendliness. The ... 01/25/07 - 20070020318 - Hydrocolloid materials for use in wound healing A wound dressing material comprising a low-moisture hydrocolloid matrix having oxidized cellulose distributed therein. For example, a matrix of dried sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel having fibers of oxidized regenerated cellulose dispersed therein. Also provided are the use of such materials in the treatment of wounds, and the manufacture of such materials ... 01/11/07 - 20070009586 - Wound dressings containing complexes of transition metals and alginate for elastase sequestering Transition metal (e.g., silver and copper) derivatized phosphorylated polysaccharides (cellulose, starch, gauze) provide antimicrobial and elastase sequestration properties to wound dressings, and the wound dressing have enhanced water sorption and elastase sequestration when used with alginates. Wound dressings with alginates (e.g., silver alginate, crosslinked alginates, etc.) provide enhanced wound fluid ... 01/11/07 - 20070009585 - Collagen substrate, method of manufacturing the same, and method of using the same In order to provide a substrate for medical applications, which may be freely elastically deformed depending on a shape of a defective portion or hemostasis portion in a living body, is biocompatible and suitable for tissue regeneration or cell proliferation, or hemostasis, and can be easily manufactured. A collagen substrate ... 01/11/07 - 20070009584 - Manually-operable wound pressurization/depressurization system and method A wound treatment apparatus may include an impermeable or semi-permeable dressing, a securement strap on the dressing for securing the dressing over a wound on a patient, and a pressure/vacuum generator in fluid communication with the dressing. A wound treatment method utilizing the wound treatment apparatus may include placing the ... 01/11/07 - 20070009583 - Dressing A wound dressing for release of one or more therapeutic ingredients wherein the therapeutic ingredients are contained in liposomes, said liposomes may comprising releasing means being triggered by a wound constituent and thereby releasing the therapeutic ingredients of the liposomes. The dressing further comprises wound exudates handling means and is ... 01/11/07 - 20070009582 - Composition useful as an adhesive and use of such a composition A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising one or more hydrogel-forming hydrophilic homopolymers or heteropolymers and one or more amphiphilic block-copolymers comprising hydrophobic polymer blocks being incompatible and hydrophilic polymer blocks is useful, for example, in transdermal drug delivery systems and other medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products that adhere to the ... 12/28/06 - 20060292209 - Reactive hydrophilic oligomers Hydrophilic compositions are described, which are prepared from a first oligomer containing pendent polymerizable groups and pendent hydrophilic groups, crosslinked with a co-reactive second component oligomer possessing photoinitiator groups. The compositions may be used as in preparation of hydrophilic gel coatings or layers for medical devices. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292208 - Sulfonated styrene polymers for medical articles and barrier web constructs Sulfonated styrene copolymer compositions and salts thereof, and their use in drug delivery devices, such as wound dressings, as well as their use for controlling chemical agents and for controlling biological organisms are presented. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292207 - Chitosan based dressing The present invention is a dressing capable of hydrotaxis and temperature-sensitivity for a wound or for antisepsis, containing layers of acrylic acid, N-isopropyl acrylamide and chitosan by a grafting through an ionizing radiation, a UV radiation, a peracid process and a freeze-drying process. ... 12/21/06 - 20060286157 - Protein mixtures for wound healing A protein mixture that is useful in the treatment of wounds, where the mixture is isolated from bone or is produced from recombinant proteins and may include two or more of BMP-2, BMP-3, BMP-4, BMP-5, BMP-6, BMP-7, TGF-β1, TGF-β2, TGF-β3, and FGF-1. ... 12/21/06 - 20060286156 - Wound-dressing material and method for manufacturing the same A wound-dressing material being a product comprising chitosan as a base material and kumazasa extract, and a method for manufacturing the wound-dressing material by gelatinizing a mixture solution containing chitosan and kumazasa extract and drying the resulting gel. The wound-dressing material can be applied to humans and animals, and have ... 12/21/06 - 20060286155 - Pain-sensitive therapeutic wound dressings The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a matrix comprising polymers joined by cross-linkages which cross-linkages comprise oligopeptidic sequences which are cleavable by a kallikrein associated with wound fluid such that the rate of release of the therapeutic agent increases in the presence of elevated kallikrein ... 12/07/06 - 20060275350 - Skin dressings containing oxidoreductase enzyme A skin dressing comprises a first dressing component (16) carrying oxidoreductase enzyme in dried condition; and a second dressing component (18) carrying a source of water, such that when the first and second dressing components are placed in fluid communication with each other, water migrates from the second component towards ... 11/30/06 - 20060269590 - Enzyme-sensitive therapeutic wound dressings The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a matrix comprising polymers joined by cross-linkages which cross-linkages comprise oligopeptidic sequences which are cleavable by a protease associated with wound fluid such that the rate of release of the therapeutic agent increases in the presence of the protease. ... 11/16/06 - 20060257458 - Reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatis wound dressing The present invention is directed to a reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatic wound dressing comprising a first absorbable nonwoven fabric, a second absorbable woven or knitted fabric, thrombin and/or fibrinogen. ... 11/16/06 - 20060257457 - Method for making a reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatic wound dressing The present invention is directed to a method of making a reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatic wound dressing comprising a first absorbable nonwoven fabric, a second absorbable woven or knitted fabric, thrombin and/or fibrinogen. ... 11/16/06 - 20060257456 - Material promoting wound healing The object of the present invention is to provide a means for utilizing cells that have effects on wound healing as wound-healing promoting materials by efficiently concentrating such cells within a short period of time. The present invention provides a wound-healing promoting material which comprises a sheet-like porous body having ... 10/26/06 - 20060240083 - Antimicrobial and immunostimulating composition A medical composition comprising an antimicrobially effective and immunostimulating amount of a combination of a β-glucan component and a silver-containing component is disclosed. The medical composition may be adapted for use topically or incorporated with a mesh material which may be further adapted for use as a wound dressing or ... 09/14/06 - 20060204560 - Wound dressing consisting of a biodegradable biopolymer A hydrophilic pliable wound dressing consisting of biopolymers creates a new approach to wound dressing by providing a self-assembling hydrophilic gel type moisture permeable barrier applicable to a wide range of wound sizes and depths. Biodegradability and water solubility enable rapid and safe disposal, obviating a significant problem that occurs ... 08/17/06 - 20060182787 - Skin or wound pad containing encapsulated substances which promote the healing of wounds and/or are used for skin care A skin or wound contact material which comprises a polycondensate matrix and a water-absorbing polymer incorporated therein. The water-absorbing polymer is doped with a wound healing promoter substance and/or a skin care substance. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177492 - Collagen gel and process of producing the same The present invention relates to a process of producing a collagen gel comprising collagen fibers cross-linked with each other by a cross-linking agent on the way of fibrosis of collagen, and a collagen gel comprising the cross-linked collagen fibers obtained by the process. The collagen gel comprising cross-linked collagen fibers ... 08/03/06 - 20060172000 - Compositions for wound treatment A wound dressing composition comprising a chitosan and an oxidized cellulose. For example, the composition may be in the form of a sponge formed by freeze drying an aqueous dispersion of chitosan and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). The composition is especially suitable for the treatment of chronic wounds. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165762 - Absorbent dressing comprising hydrophilic polymer An absorbent dressing is described which comprises a crosslinked hydrophilic gel absorbent layer comprising a first component polymer comprising a plurality of polymerized monomer units having pendent hydrophilic groups, and pendent Michael donor groups; and a crosslinking agent comprising at least two Michael acceptor groups. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165761 - Wound dressings comprising vanadate complexed with organic ligands The invention relates to wound dressings comprising a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor that stimulates collagen deposition and fibroblast proliferation thereby accelerating wound healing. Preferred tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors are complexes of vanadate and peroxovanadate with organic ligands. ... 07/20/06 - 20060159733 - Method of providing hemostasis to a wound The present invention is directed to hemostatic wound dressings that contain a substrate for contacting a wound, wherein the substrate includes a wound-contacting surface and is fabricated at least in part from a biocompatible aldehyde-modified polysaccharide having covalently conjugated there with a hemostatic agent and to methods of providing hemostasis ... 07/20/06 - 20060159732 - Antioxidant wound dressing materials A wound dressing material comprising a solid bioabsorbable substrate dyed with an antioxidant dyestuff. The substrate may comprise collagen, chitosan or oxidized regenerated cellulose, and the dyestuff may for example be an aniline or acridine dye. The material preferably also comprises a silver salt, whereby the dyestuff stabilizes the silver ... 06/29/06 - 20060141018 - Hemostatic compositions and methods for controlling bleeding The invention provides hemostatic compositions useful to promote hemostasis at active bleeding wound sites. The hemostatic compositions typically include an article containing cellulose, e.g., cotton gauze, and a polysaccharide covalently linked to the cellulose, or a polysaccharide ionically cross-linked and in association with the article. Methods of making and using ... 06/29/06 - 20060141017 - Zinc-based compositions and methods of use The invention relates generally to zinc-based compositions for topical use in humans and animals, and methods therefor. The invention further relates to the use of zinc-based compositions in wound treatment, cleaning and other therapeutic applications. ... 06/29/06 - 20060141016 - Enzyme inhibiting adhesives An adhesive composition including an adhesive component and an enzyme inhibiting component for use in ostomy and wound care applications. The enzyme inhibitors are derived from tubers, such as potatoes. In ostomy, the adhesive composition helps to secure the collection bag or pouch to the skin. In wound care application, ... 06/15/06 - 20060127462 - Wound care device having fluid transfer properties This disclosure relates to wound care devices which are capable of one-way, directional flow of fluids and contaminants away from the wound site to the opposite side of the wound care device, which functions as a fluid reservoir. This fluid transport mechanism generally aids in reducing wound maceration by removing ... 06/15/06 - 20060127461 - Wound dressings containing an enzyme therapeutic agent The invention provides a wound dressing or implant comprising an enzymatic compound or reagent that is effective to reduce the concentration of lactate in an aqueous solution in contact with the dressing. Preferably, the compound is a lactate oxidase enzyme that converts lactate present in wound fluid as a consequence ... 06/15/06 - 20060127460 - Trombin-carrying bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric A safe and effective hemostatic is provided. The invention relates to a bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric holding thrombin as an effective ingredient and a hemostatic comprising said bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric. The bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric holding thrombin in accordance with the present invention may be prepared by a process ... 06/08/06 - 20060121101 - Method for oxygen treatment of intact skin Oxygen therapy for healthy or inflamed but intact skin involves placing an oxygen-generating dressing onto the skin to be treated, the oxygen-generating bandage being a one-time use dressing capable of generating oxygen for only a short period of time, not to exceed about 4 hours. ... 06/08/06 - 20060121100 - Bandage and method for vital bleaching of skin A bandage and method for vital bleaching of human skin discolored as a result of bruising (ecchymosis) provides transdermal delivery of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching agent in gel or other form. The bandages provide delivery and application by waterproof and light-proof strips and pads carrying hydrogen peroxide in sufficient ... 06/01/06 - 20060115521 - Materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity Materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity. The present invention relates to materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity or passageway. In particular, the invention relates to materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity which has been subjected to some sort of trauma, such ... 05/04/06 - 20060093655 - Method for making a reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatic wound dressing The present invention is directed to a method of making a reinforced absorbable multilayered hemostatic wound dressing comprising a first absorbable nonwoven fabric, a second absorbable woven or knitted fabric, thrombin and fibrinogen. ... 05/04/06 - 20060093654 - Thin aqueous cataplasm material A thin aqueous cataplasm prepared by laminating an adhesive layer (base) having specified constituents on a support which consists of a fiber film prepared by heat-fusing a soft plastic resin on a composite fiber prepared by entangling a natural fiber and a soft plastic fiber, or consists of a fiber ... 04/20/06 - 20060083777 - Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal of choice may be used in ... 04/20/06 - 20060083776 - Preparations for topical application and methods of delivering an active agent to a substrate A multi-layer dressing and controlled-release composition for topical application to a substrate include an emulsion and an active agent incorporated into the emulsion. The active agent includes a protein. A method of delivering the active agent to the substrate provides the emulsion and incorporates the active agent into the emulsion ... 03/30/06 - 20060067992 - Wound dressing A wound dressing comprises in combination (i) a first wound contact layer which preferably has a positive effect on the healing of the wound, and (ii) a second layer of greater hydrophilicity than the first layer. ... 03/23/06 - 20060062834 - Wound care dressing and method using same A wound care dressing is disclosed. The wound care dressing comprises one or more nonwoven blankets, where each nonwoven blanket comprises a plurality of fibers, where each of the plurality of fibers are formed from one or more saccharides in optional combination with one or more medicaments. The invention further ... 03/23/06 - 20060062833 - Wound dressing The present invention relates to a wound dressing that can be applied as a solid to a wound area and can assist in stopping blood flow and promoting clot formation. ... 03/16/06 - 20060057191 - Biocidal fibrous and film materials utilizing silver ion Disclosed are compositions comprising a hydrophilic polymer, a hydrophobic polymer, and a silver ion, wherein the silver ion associates with at least one hydrophilic or hydrophobic polymer, and wherein the composition does not comprise an effective amount of a chlorite ion. Also disclosed are methods of making a photo-stable silver ... 02/09/06 - 20060029651 - Dressing and method of treatment for a wound A dressing and method for treating high-tension wounds. First and second layers of a 2-octyl cyanoacrylate 16 adhesive are applied to a short, high-tension wound, with the first and second layers covering the wound and extending to at least about 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.) from each side of the wound. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024357 - Wound healing polymer compositions and methods for use thereof The present invention provides bioactive polymer compositions that can be formulated to release a wound healing agent at a controlled rate by adjusting the various components of the composition. The composition can be used in an external wound dressing, as a polymer implant for delivery of the wound healing agent ... 01/26/06 - 20060018955 - Method for preparing medical dressings Healing of wounds is promoted by covering and contacting the wound with a dressing that has been infused with a suspension of a starch hydrolysate containing ascorbic acid and other components, such as collagen and alpha-tocopherol acetate. In suspension, in the infused dressing or carrier the combinations avoid the tendency ... 01/26/06 - 20060018954 - Magnesium-bearing wound-covering material The invention concerns a biocompatible and bioabsorbable wound covering material. The object of the present invention is to improve wound care by a biocompatible, biodegradable wound covering material. In that respect body-specific defense and healing mechanisms are to be assisted and antimicrobial and antiproliferative effects are to be achieved. That ... 12/29/05 - 20050287193 - Wound dressing made of chitin and alginate and method for forming the same A sponge wound dressing made from chitin and alginate and a method for forming the same are described. Chitin and alginate are mixed and then dried to form a sponge. After immersing the sponge into a solution of alkaline earth metal salt, the alkaline earth metal alginate is formed. An ... 12/29/05 - 20050287192 - Wound bandage comprising a non-enzymatic antioxidant This invention relates to a wound bandage. According to the invention a non-enzymatic low molecular thiolic antioxidant, such as glutathione or N-acetylcysteine, is added to a layer of the wound bandage which, when the bandage is used, comes into contact with a wound. ... 12/08/05 - 20050271712 - Multilayer wound covering and therapeutic methods thereof A laminar covering for human skin wounds comprising a biocompatible substantially non-porous elastomer membrane non-delaminably bonded to a biocompatible porous polymer membrane whereby the porous polymer membrane is adapted for sealable ingrowth by skin cells and can undergo mechanical separation from the ingrowth without injury to the cells. Methods for ... 11/24/05 - 20050260251 - Bio-absorbable collagen-based wound dressing A collagen-based bio-absorbable wound dressing which contains a linear polymer biguanide and/or a water-soluble salt thereof. The biguanide is preferably polyhexamethylene biguanide. The bio-absorbable wound dressing has a long residence time in the body, is extremely well tolerated and leads to rapid and uncomplicated wound healing with clearly reduced infection ... 11/03/05 - 20050244484 - Multilayer conductive appliance having wound healing and analgesic properties A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 Ω/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of the living organism suffering from the ... 10/27/05 - 20050238702 - Medical composition containing photocrosslinkable chitosan derivative A medical composition is provided which is advantageous as a sealant for wound openings as well as have a function promoting healing of intractable wound or incision wound, and which accelerate tissue regeneration but does not cause any side effect such as canceration. The present invention relates to a medical ... 10/20/05 - 20050232979 - Multi-layer collagenic article useful for wounds healing The invention relates to a multi-layer collagen article useful for wound healing, comprising at least two layers; wherein at least one layer, facing the wound side, is comprising an effective amount of non or partially cross-linked collagen; and at least one layer comprising an effective amount of highly cross-linked collagen ... 10/13/05 - 20050226917 - Multi-layer absorbent wound dressing A multi-layer wound dressing comprising at least two absorbent layers, and materials for forming absorbent layers are provided. The absorbent layers have different absorbencies, with the layer closest to the wound having a lower absorbency than the layer furthest from the wound. The wound dressing typically contains additional non-absorbing layers, ... 10/13/05 - 20050226916 - Hemostatic polymer useful for rapid blood coagulation and hemostasis Provided herein is a novel hemostatic polymer composition comprising a substance containing uncharged organic hydroxyl groups and a substance containing at least one of a halogen atom and an epoxy group, which is characterized as inducing rapid blood coagulation and hemostasis at a wound or bleeding site. Methods of use ... 10/06/05 - 20050220849 - Medical procedure kit having medical adhesive A medical procedure kit includes a saleable package including: an outer wrap defining at least one sealed and sterile interior portion; at least one sterilized surgical tool located within the at least one interior portion and sterilized after insertion into the at least one interior portion by a sterilization process ... 09/29/05 - 20050214351 - Veterinary bandage with animal repellant incorporated therein The present invention relates to a veterinary wound dressing. The wound dressing comprises a standard veterinary bandage of the type normally employed to cover a wound. The bandage includes an outer surface and a wound-facing surface. In a first embodiment of the invention, a layer of fabric or a polymeric ... 09/22/05 - 20050208114 - Composition and method for healing tissues The composition and method for healing tissues is a medicinal composition for facilitating the growth, protection and healing of tissues and cells in animals and humans. The composition is formulated as a either a powder, gel, paste, film, fluid injectable, rehydratable freeze-dried paste or sponge, sprayable solution, topically applied patch ... 09/15/05 - 20050202070 - Iodine/iodide-containing hot melt coatable adhesive, methods and uses therefor An iodine/iodide-containing hot melt coatable adhesive is provided. This adhesive is prepared by mixing iodine and an iodide salt, individually or in combination, with solubilizing liquids. The iodine and iodide salt are combined with a pre-adhesive composition in a hot melt mixer, with an iodine/iodide complexing agent being present in ... 09/15/05 - 20050202069 - Wound dressing for accelerating epidermal regeneration The present invention provides a wound dressing capable of accelerating epidermal regeneration. The present invention relates to a wound dressing for accelerating epidermal regeneration which comprises a polypeptide (P) having at least one species of epidermal regeneration-accelerating minimal amino acid sequences (X) selected from the group consisting of the Arg ... 09/08/05 - 20050196432 - Process for coating a perforated substrate A process for coating a perforated substrate with a gel (e.g. a polymerised acrylate hydrogel or a xerogel) without substantial occlusion of the perforations comprises (i) forming a layer of a liquid pregel mixture, comprising one or more monomers, on a web coated with a silicone, polyethylene, Teflon (R) or ... 08/25/05 - 20050186261 - Compositions and methods for treating contracture A method for treating contracture is provided that includes administering to a patient in need thereof a composition that includes a therapeutic agent effective in treating contracture. Compositions, devices, and kits for use in treating contracture are also described. ... 08/25/05 - 20050186260 - Medicated gel foam and method of use A method and improved foam structure for use in vacuum assisted closure therapy comprising an open cell foam structure coated with a therapeutic agent. ... 08/18/05 - 20050181028 - Topical composition and method for treating occlusive wounds The present invention provides a topical composition comprising about 6% to about 15% nifedipine and about 6% to about 15% pentoxifylline for treating severe vascular occlusive wounds. The present invention also provides a method and a kit for treating the vascular occlusive wound by applying the composition to the open ... 08/18/05 - 20050181027 - Chitosan-containing wound dressings The invention relates to antimicrobial wound dressings comprising (a) a biocompatible, permeable layer for application to the wound, then (b) a chitosan-containing interlayer in which chitosan is present in the form of granules, a film or a porous matrix and (c) at least one air- and oxygen-permeable layer acting as ... 08/18/05 - 20050181026 - Skin dressings A skin dressing comprises a hydrated hydrogel material including a source of lactate ions and a supply of glucose, optionally also including a source of zinc ions and a source of iodide ions. The dressing has beneficial effects on skin. ... 08/18/05 - 20050181025 - Preparation for wound healing and prevention of bandage adhesion to the wound Preparation for wound healing and prevention of adhesion to the wound containing a physiologically acceptable salt of hyaluronic acid, iodine and potassium iodine. ... 08/04/05 - 20050169974 - Dissolvable medical sealing device The present invention provides a dissolvable medical sealing device (3, 4; 6, 7; 9) for closing a wound in vessel. A sealing device (3, 4, 6, 7, 9) according to the invention is made of a material that dissolves by means of physical processes, rather than by means of chemical ... 07/28/05 - 20050163826 - Medicated tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body that is manufactured at a first manufacturing facility; and a dosage form coupled to the body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dosage form is manufactured at a ... 07/21/05 - 20050158370 - Charge-balanced chemoselective linkers Compounds according to general formulae (Ia to Ie) wherein: X═O or S; Y is O, S or CH2, CHR, CRR, where R is C1-7 alkyl; Z is O or S; R1 is H or C1-7 alkyl; R2 is H or C1-7 alkyl; R4 is H or C1-7 alkyl at any ... 07/14/05 - 20050152955 - Electrostatically self-assembled antimicrobial coating for medical applications A electrostatically self-assembled coating having a biologically active agent incorporated therein is provided. More particularly, a wound dressing having an antimicrobial coating within the dressing construction wherein an antimicrobial agent is released from the dressing over a period of time is produced using a layer-by-layer deposition process. ... 07/07/05 - 20050147657 - White silver-containing wound care device White wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish consists essentially of at least one silver ion releasing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric, or alginate to provide a ... 07/07/05 - 20050147656 - Tissue dressing assemblies, systems, and methods formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures such as chitosan Tissue dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures. The tissue dressing assemblies can be used, e.g., (i) stanch, seal, or stabilize a site of tissue injury, tissue trauma, or tissue access; or (ii) form an anti-microbial barrier; or (iii) form an antiviral patch; or (iv) intervene in a ... 06/30/05 - 20050142172 - Adhesive including medicament and device and method for applying same The present invention provides a device and method for safely applying cyanoacrylate or other adhesives to skin lacerations. ... 06/30/05 - 20050142171 - Method and system for producing dressing products of polymer fibres useful for covering moist wounds The invention provides a method and system for producing an improved dressing product, useful for covering/protecting a moist wound. The dressing product comprising fibres of a spinnable polymer forming a twisted ribbon. By virtue of this twisting, the fibres, in particular at the periphery of the ribbon, are connected to ... 06/16/05 - 20050129747 - Use of one or more natural or modified oxygen carriers, devoid of plasma and cellular membrane constiuents, for externally treating open, in particular chronic wounds The present invention relates to the use of one or more natural or modified oxygen carriers, devoid of plasma or cellular membrane constituents, for the production of an agent for the external treatment of open wounds, particularly chronic wounds. Hemoglobin or myoglobin of human or animal origin are suitable as ... 06/09/05 - 20050123591 - Wound coverings for removal of interfering factors from wound fluid The invention relates to novel wound coverings with which interfering factors of the wound healing process can be removed from the wound fluid of chronic wounds in a controlled manner and the normal healing process is promoted. ... 06/09/05 - 20050123590 - Wound dressings and methods A wound dressing that includes apertured, liquid permeable substrate and an absorbent, nonadherent polymer composition comprising: a hydrophobic organic polymer matrix; an optional plasticizing agent; and hydrophilic organic microparticles. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |