RICHARD ROSS ECKERT
Physician in Cleveland, OH
License number
Pennsylvania OS001956L
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
2
Cleveland, OH 44134
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Bandage For Continuous Application Of Biologicals
US Patent:
5487889, Jan 30, 1996
Filed:
Aug 13, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/106165
Inventors:
Richard L. Eckert - Cleveland Heights OH
Daniel J. Smith - Stow OH
Irwin Schafer - Brutenahl OH
Daniel J. Smith - Stow OH
Irwin Schafer - Brutenahl OH
Assignee:
The MetroHealth System - Cleveland OH
The University of Akron - Cleveland OH
Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland OH
The University of Akron - Cleveland OH
Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
A61F 1300, C12N 1500, A61K 3818
US Classification:
424 931
Abstract:
The present invention provides a biological bandage, comprising an envelope enclosing cells which secrete biologically active cellular products such as growth factors, which promote the healing of wounds. The envelope is further comprised of a permeable bottom membrane through which the cellular product diffuses, and a top membrane. Preferably the bandage has a separator interposed between the two membranes. This invention also relates to a method for treating wounds. The bandage provides a continuous, uniform source of fresh cellular product.