Injectable microdipersions for soft tissue repair and augmentation
US5728752A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/18
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides injectable, bioabsorbable microdispersions suitable for use as a soft tissue repair or augmentation material in animals comprising a fluid carrier that is a liquid polymer selected from the group consisting of liquid polymers of a plurality of at least two different first lactone repeating units and other liquid polymers; and a particulate material. Additionally, the present invention also discloses methods of using these microdispersions for tissue augmentation and repair as well as kits which include prefilled containers to facilitate the use of these materials.
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