Reinforced small intestinal submucosa (SIS)
US6638312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bioprosthetic device is provided for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, and or reconstruction. The device comprises a naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion and a synthetic portion. In illustrated embodiments, the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion comprises layers of small intestine submucosa, and the synthetic portion comprises one or more rows of fibers or mesh positioned between layers of the small intestine submucosa.
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