Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages

Details Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Lewis, Kim M. (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

C604S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07022890

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a body and a polymeric film adhered to at least a portion of the body. The body comprises a flexible, porous polyurethane-based foam and a liquid absorbing component. The invention further provides a wound dressing comprising a first body, a second body, and at least one polymeric film disposed between the first and second bodies. The invention additionally provides methods for treating an injury to a patient's nasal passages utilizing a wound dressing according to the invention.

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