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Gel of crosslinked hyaluronic acid for use as a vitreous humor substitute

US4716154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1985
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a vitreous humor substitute intended for ophthalmological uses and consisting of a gel of crosslinked hyaluronic acid and a method at retinal surgery and after vitrectomy when the vitreous humor completely or partially is exchanged for such a gel.

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