Chitosan-enhanced electrospun fiber compositions
US10166315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composition may comprise a plurality of polymeric electrospun fiber fragments, and a carrier medium comprising an effective amount of chitosan. Such a composition may further include a plurality of polymeric electrospun fiber fragment clusters. A kit may comprise a first component of a plurality of polymeric electrospun fiber fragments, and a second component of a carrier medium comprising an effective amount of chitosan. A method of treatment may comprise injecting into a portion of a body a composition which may comprise a plurality of polymeric electrospun fiber fragments, and a carrier medium comprising an effective amount of chitosan. The treatment may be directed to one or more of joint inflammation, osteoarthritis, a tissue injury, a muscle tear, a ligament tear, a tendon tear, a void, incontinence, an aneurysm, and a tumor.
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