PolyPid Ltd.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for preventing, inhibiting or treating a surgical site infection associated with a surgical operation comprising the step of applying to the surgical site a biocompatible, biodegradable substrate being impregnated and/or having its surface coated fully or partially with a matrix composition which provides local controlled and prolonged release of at least one pharmaceutically active agent at the surgical site.