Conformable tissue repair implant capable of injection delivery
Patent Number: 7,316,822
Date of First Priority Issue: Sunday November 23rd, 2003
Date Issued: Tuesday January 8th, 2008
Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ)
Inventors: Binette; Francois (Weymouth, MA), Hammer; Joseph J. (Bridgewater, NJ), Mukhopadhyay; Krish (Bridgewater, NJ), Rosenblatt; Joel (Watchung, NJ)
From Class: 3D Culture/Scaffold
Comments: No comments
This patent covers an implantable matrix that includes: a) the matrix itself; b) live cells; and c) tissue fragments. The matrix itself is made of granules which are resorbable and bear a specific size. The tissue fragments include cartilage, meniscus, tendon, ligament, dermis, bone, fat, and combinations thereof. The overall mixture may be injected for treatment of a variety of degenerative conditions or injuries.
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