Implantable putty material
US6679918B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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