Chitosan tubular member and method of producing
US12232944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a medical device formed entirely from or formed partially from a polymer, e.g., a polysaccharide such as chitosan. In some embodiments, the medical device may be formed as a tubular member formed from a sheet of a chitosan material. This chitosan tube may be used to wrap around tissue, such as a nerve or tendon to help with the regeneration or healing process of the nerve or tendon, as applicable.
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