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Implantable tissue repair device

US6224630A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateMay 1, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/414
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device and related method and kit for use in sealing a biological aperture in situ. In one embodiment, the device is provided in the form of an expandable, porous material such as poly(vinyl alcohol).

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