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(43) Date of publication: 22.08.2001 Bulletin 2001/34 (21) Application number: 98951130.8 (22) Date of filing: 28.10.1998

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: A61N 5/06 (86) International application number: PCT/CA9801/005 (87) International publication number: WO 0024/464 (04.05.2000 Gazette 2000/18)

(84) Designated Contracting States: CH DE ES FR GB GR IE IT LI NL SE (71) Applicant: Keralase Ltd. Calgary,Alberta T3H 2G5 (CA)	(72) Inventors: STEWART, Bob, W. Cincinnati, OH 45213 (US) JOCHUM, Frances, R. Ballwin, MO 63021 (US) (74) Representative: Pidgeon, Robert John et al Appleyard Lees15 Clare Road HalifaxWest Yorkshire HX1 2HY HalifaxWest Yorkshire HX1 2HY (GB)