Medical implant
US10765779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cell-free, multi-layered medical device having bespoke, multifunctional bioactivity for the purpose of regeneration of skeletal tissues. The medical device may actively promote homing of stem cells into the medical device and promote their differentiation into the required cell type and promote de-novo tissue formation. The invention includes methods of making the medical device, uses of the medical device in promoting regeneration of the articular cartilage of a joint surface and in promoting healing and regeneration of skeletal tissues, for example, meniscal cartilage, tendon and ligament tissues and also healing of bone tissue indications such as fractures.
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