Press Release: European Medicines Agency recommends first medical treatment for removal of eschar from severe burn wounds

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Series Details EMA/CHMP/406865/2012 (21.9.12)
Publication Date 21/09/2012
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The European Medicines Agency, on 21 September 2012, recommended approval of NexoBrid, an orphan-designated medicine, for removal of eschar in adult patients with deep partial- and/or full-thickness thermal burn. Eschar is the dried-out, thick, leathery, black necrotic tissue that covers severe burn wounds. Its removal is essential to initiate the wound healing process and prevent further complications such as infections in burn victims.
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EMA: Press Release: EMA/CHMP/406865/2012 (21.9.12) http://www.emea.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Press_release/2012/09/WC500132889.pdf
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