High molecular weight bioresorbable polymers and implantable devices thereof
US5358475A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nerve channels made from high molecular weight lactic acid polymers, preferably polymers having a molecular weight between about 234,000 and 320,000, provide an unexpectedly beneficial effect on cell growth and regeneration of function.
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