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Implantable putty material

US6679918B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1998
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L24/102
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions for an implantable putty material for delivery of active compounds to a patient. More specifically, the present invention provides a material having a pH of between about 3 and 6 and possessing putty-like physical properties, wherein the composition of the material includes collagen and water. The present invention also provides a method for using the implantable putty material.

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