Hydrogels and method of making the same
US12357727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L71/02
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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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