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Hydrogels and methods of making and using same

US6268405A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1999
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/45
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is directed to methods of making novel porous and solid polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels. These hydrogels are particularly suited for use in the replacement and augmentation of soft tissue or non-load bearing bone of the face, head and cranium.

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