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Filling material for soft tissue implant prostheses and implants made therewith

US5658329A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1995
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L27/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A new soft tissue implant filling material is disclosed. The material may be polyvinylpyrollidone, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, polyethylene oxide, hyaluronic acid, sodium or calcium alginate, hydrogel polyurethane, hydroxyethyl starch, polyglycolic acid, polyacrylamide, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), and several naturally derived biopolymers including sodium kinate, seaweed, and agar.

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