Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm GrayCary LLP
  • Use of phospholipids for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention of adhesions
    Patent number: 6719960
    Abstract: A medicament is disclosed for reducing the risk of cross-healing (“adhesions”) after surgery. The medicament is a dry powder comprising a surface active phospholipid which is capable of binding to mesothical membranes, and a spreading agent. The medicament is applied as a dry powder to the surgical wound site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Andrew Hills, Derek Alan Woodcock