Patent · US Expired

Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation

US6569172B2 · kind B2 · utility

53Cited by

48References

15Claims

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Assignee

Verigen Transplantation Service International (“VTSL”) AG · DE

Inventors

Samuel Simon Asculai · Toronto, CA
Ahmed Idouraine · Chandler, US
Bruno Giannetti · Bonn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 3, 2001
Grant date	May 27, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 3, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/06
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable article for cartilage repair by implantation in an animal. The implantable article includes a support matrix, and chondrocyte cells and a bio-compatible adhesive adhered to an edge of the support matrix, wherein the support matrix is absorbable by the animal. The support matrix is a biocompatible material such as collagen, and the adhesive is autologous fibrin.

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