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Method for inhibiting mineralization of natural tissue during implantation

US4323358A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1981
Grant dateApr 6, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/916
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Natural tissues fixed with a tanning solution such as glutaraldehyde and intended for implantation in humans, e.g., porcine heart valve prosthetic devices, are treated with a solution of a water soluble salt of a sulfated higher aliphatic alcohol such as sodium dodecyl sulfate to inhibit mineralization, particularly calcification, of the tissue after implantation.

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