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Porous bioresorbable dressing conformable to a wound and methods of making same

  • US 20080114277A1
  • Filed: 11/09/2007
  • Published: 05/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for promoting new tissue growth and/or wound healing at a wound site comprising:

  • forming a dressing by dissolving one or more bioresorbable polymers and a porogen system in a solvent, and removing said solvent;

    positioning the dressing into the wound site such that the dressing fills the size and shape of the wound site;

    positioning a manifold in contact with the dressing;

    covering the manifold with a drape;

    securing the drape to the skin surface about the wound circumference;

    applying a reduced pressure to the wound site through the dressing and manifold; and

    forming pores within the dressing in situ by wound fluids contacting the porogen system within the dressing.

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