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Method for treatment and repair of meniscal injuries

US7157428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2004
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for repair of meniscal injuries comprising induction of meniscal regeneration by introducing a strongly adhesive collagen-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to a site of injury.

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