COMPOSITE ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WOUND DRESSING

A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid r...

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Hauptverfasser: COWAN, Martin, E, MACMECCAN, Robert, M, ZHANG, Le, CANADA, Thomas, A
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing.