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Method of making, manufacturing or producing orthopedic soft tissue

US12311077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2018
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0056
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved method of making, manufacturing and/or producing engineered orthopedic soft tissue including cartilage, meniscus, annulus fibrosus, and tendon/ligaments which results in engineered soft tissue in which the fibers are aligned the same or nearly the same as naturally occurring tissue. The present invention also includes molds and other apparatus for carrying out the methods of the invention and kits.

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