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Disposable cell culture chamber with remote access

US4810246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1987
Grant dateMar 7, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/0291
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combination is provided of a percutaneous lead designed for implantation in the human body, which lead has a surface which is adapted to pass through and be exposed to the dermis of a patient when the device is implanted. Said surface is adapted to receive the growth of a cultured autogenous fibroblast coating on an etched, nanoporous surface. A liquid tight sealed removable, disposable chamber encloses said surface, said chamber being provided with openings for introduction therein of finely divided living dermal tissue suspended in a liquid carrier, thus providing a means for formation of the cultured surfaces which can be easily handled. The disposable chamber is removed and discarded at the time of surgery.

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