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Collagen coated soft tissue prostheses

US4772285A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1986
Grant dateSep 20, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved soft tissue implant which resists capsule formation and contracture is described. The implant is coated with a non-immunogenic collagen preparation optionally stabilized by crosslinking.

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