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Cross-linked hydrogels and method of making the same

US10507264B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

REGELTEC, INC. · US

Inventors

Anthony M. Lowman · Wallingford, US
Erik Brewer · Conshohocken, US
Nigel G. Smith · Norwich, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 7, 2019
Grant date	Dec 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 7, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08L71/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to hydrogels and their use for repairing or supplementing body tissue. The hydrogels are capable of safe injection into patients through fine gauge needles and are suitable for repairing or supplementing the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc. Methods of manufacturing and methods of using the hydrogels of the present disclosure to repair or replace tissues are also disclosed.

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