Cell encapsulation devices containing structural spacers

US10849731B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• W.L. Gore & Associates GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Edward H. Cully · Flagstaff, US
• Bernadette Parsons · Nonatum Mills, US
• Lauren Zambotti · Nonatum Mills, US
• Paul D. Drumheller · Flagstaff, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 7, 2017
• Grant date: Dec 1, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 18, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2202/097
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implantable containment apparatus for receiving and retaining a plurality of cells for insertion into a patient, such as into a tissue bed, is disclosed. The device includes a chamber having structural spacers therein to maintain an average distance between the first interior surface and the second interior surface of the chamber and to define at least one reservoir space for the placement of cells within the chamber.