Patch for sealing an amniotic membrane and device for placing said patch on an amniotic membrane

Inventor - Author

Borrós Gómez, S.; Febas Bosomba, G.; Gratacós Solsona, E.; Michelletti Helfer, T.; Eixarch Roca, E.

Holder entity

IQS / CELLEX / FSJD / HCBCN / IDIBAPS / UB

 

Type

European Patent

Abstract

Patch (1) for sealing an amniotic membrane, wherein the patch (1) comprises a support (11) and an adhesive (12) that is activated in presence of amniotic liquid or a wet environment. Device for placing said patch (1) comprising a cannula (2) for inserting said patch (1) in a rolled-up position, said cannula (2) being provided with a handle (3); and a dipstick (4) provided with a pusher (5), said dipstick (4) being inserted inside the cannula (2) in the use position. The patch adheres efficiently on the amniotic membrane, adapts to the elastic properties of this membrane, and by attaching only to the amnion it does not interfere with the natural sliding movements of one membrane against each other, together with the device to ensure that the patch is placed in the proper position without damaging the membrane.

Application date / Priority

2019-06-20

Application number

EP19382512.2

Priority countries

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