Injectable chondrocyte-carrier suspension for treatment of vesicoureteral reflux and incontinence
US6060053A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, incontinence and other defects is described wherein chondrocytes are mixed with a liquid biodegradable polymeric material to form a suspension. The suspension is injected into the area where the defect is located and can be corrected by the presence of a bulking agent, in an amount effective to yield cartilage.
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