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Implantable apparatus for retention of biological moieties

US11707611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Edward H. Cully · Flagstaff, US
Paul D. Drumheller · Flagstaff, US
Jeffrey B. Duncan · Flagstaff, US
Nathan L. Friedman · Hartsdale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2017
Grant date	Jul 25, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable containment apparatus for receiving and retaining a biological moiety or a therapeutic device within a tissue bed is disclosed. The device includes a shaping element to maintain the device in a generally toroidal configuration and to return the apparatus to that configuration after deformation. The apparatus can be placed in a host tissue with minimal trauma to the patient. Methods for implanting and using the apparatus are also disclosed.

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