Gel of crosslinked hyaluronic acid for use as a vitreous humor substitute
US4716154A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2005 |
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- 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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