Implantable device with internal air gap for supporting transplanted cells
US10085828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M31/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus is provided, including a housing configured for insertion into a body of a subject; at least one oxygen reservoir disposed within the housing; and at least one layer of transplanted cells, disposed within the housing; and gaseous oxygen disposed within the at least one oxygen reservoir. Other embodiments are also described.
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