Methods, instruments and materials for chondrocyte cell transplantation

US6866668B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

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

Inventors

• Bruno Giannetti · Bonn, DE
• Peter Behrens · Wulfen, DE
• Samuel Simon Asculai · Toronto, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: May 17, 2001
• Grant date: Mar 15, 2005
• Expiry date: May 17, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2430/06
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for the effective treatment of articulating joint surface cartilage in an animal by the transplantation of an implantable article including chondrocyte cells retained to an absorbable support matrix. An instrument for placing and manipulating the implantable article at the site of implantation, and a retention device for securing the implantable article to the site of implantation. An implantable article for cartilage repair in an animal, the implantable article including chondrocyte cells retained on an absorbable support matrix, and a method of making same. An article comprising an absorbable flexible support matrix for living cells grown and adhered thereto.