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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 28, 2005
Lene Møller, Copenhagen, DK;
Lene Møller, Copenhagen, DK;
Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S, , DK;
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a powder delivery system containing a composition comprising gelatin or collagen powder having a mean particle size of at least 10 μm. The gelatin or collagen powder is typically in dry form, i.e. no liquid components and/or propellants are added to the composition. The present invention is also directed to an improved powder delivery system which contains a protective structure, such as a skirt, located close to the orifice of the delivery system. In a further aspect, the present invention is directed to gelatin- or collagen-based compositions useful in hemostatic applications. In a further aspect of the invention the powder delivery system comprises gelatin or collagen powder in a dry form ready to use. Further the powder delivery system in a dry form might comprise an agent incompatible with moisture and/or water.