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US9849217B2

Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants

University of Texas System

Abstract

Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Joel Rosenblatt
Priority date
April 18, 2013
Filing date
April 17, 2014
Grant date
December 26, 2017
Publication date
December 26, 2017
Language
en
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