Abstract:
A fabric comprises first and second webs of gel-forming fiber needled to the first and second sides respectively of a textile fiber scrim. Such fabrics find application as wound dressings, in particular for packing cavity wounds.
Abstract:
This invention relates to absorbent materials useful in the manufacture of absorbent articles, in particular dressings for the advanced wound care market. The absorbent materials of the present invention are sulfonated polysaccharides, particularly water-insoluble cellulose alkyl sulfonates in which the cellulose is substituted by one type of alkyl sulfonate group. The invention also provides a process for the manufacture of such materials. The preferred cellulose alkyl sulfonate described herein is cellulose ethyl sulfonate. Reinforcing fibers and/or antimicrobial agents are optionally applied to the cellulose alkyl sulfonate.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a granular composition for a biomaterial, that comprises from 0.1 to 5 wt % of at least one polymer derived from cellulose, 75 to 99.9 wt % of a mineral phase containing hydroxyapatite and/or β tricalcic phosphate, and 0 to 10 wt % of water, preferably 0 to 7 wt % of water, more preferably 0 to 5 wt % of water, and even more preferably approximately 5 wt % of water.
Abstract:
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition consisting of a continuous phase comprising cross-linked polyalkyleneoxide polymer and a discontinuous phase comprising water absorbent hydrophilic agents wherein a) the water absorbent hydrophilic agent(s) is present in an amount between 1 and 40% w/w of the total adhesive composition; and b) the continuous phase comprises the reaction product (X) of: (i) a polyalkyleneoxide polymer having one or more unsaturated end groups, and where more than 90% w/w of the polyalkylene oxide polymer consist of polymerised alkyleneoxide moities having three or more carbon atoms, and (ii) an organosiloxane comprising one or more Si—H groups, carried out in the presence of an addition reaction catalyst. The present invention also relates to medical devices comprising such pressure sensitive adhesives.
Abstract:
Processes for producing and recycling resin composition, which comprises a biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable liquid crystalline polymer, are provided. Also, a process for recycling waste paper is disclosed.
Abstract:
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 compositions for improved wound healing in subjects having impaired healing capabilities, such as diabetic and aged subjects.
Abstract:
A functionalized fluoropolymer, preferably with phosphate functionality, can be coated on a metal oxide containing rubber substrate, which coating, after heating, results in a fluoropolymer-rubber substrate laminate without degradation of the rubber, and with good adhesion between the fluoropolymer and the rubber.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one collagenolytic active enzyme with enzymatic activity at acidic pH for drilless enzymatic caries removal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing this collagenolytic active enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. The invention also relates to the use of collagenolytic active enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for dental applications.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides hemostatic compositions useful to promote hemostasis at active bleeding wound sites. The hemostatic compositions include an article containing cellulose, e.g., cotton gauze, and a cross-linked polysaccharide ionically linked to the cellulose. Methods of making and using the hemostatic compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
Hydrocolloid gum compositions, methods of forming the same, and products formed therefrom. The composition may comprise a hydrocolloid gum, such as xanthan gum, a cellulose thickener, and a solvent component. The solvent component may comprise a lactate ester and, optionally, an alkylene glycol alkyl ether.