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Biocompatible devices with foam scaffolds

US6231879A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1999
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2533/72
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to methods of manufacturing implantable biocompatible cell encapsulation devices, wherein the cell encapsulation devices have a jacket made of a permeable, biocompatible material that is loaded with a core made of a reticulate foam scaffold having interconnected pores, with cells that are dispersed in the interconnected pores.

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