Methods for forming scaffolds
US11154638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming a scaffold is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method of forming a scaffold includes dissolving a polymer in a solvent to form a polymer solution; adding additive precipitating agent to the polymer solution; precipitating and expanding the polymer from the polymer solution to form a scaffold; and removing the solvent from the scaffold. In some embodiments, prior to adding the precipitating agent, the method further comprising adding at least one of calcium phosphate or a bioactive additive to the polymer solution to form a mixture including the polymer solution and the at least one of calcium phosphate or bioactive additive.
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