Hydrogels and method of making the same
US10954347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2471/02
- 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, supplementing, or replacing 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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