Conformable tissue repair implant capable of injection delivery
US7316822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conformable tissue implant is provided for use in repairing or augmenting a tissue defect or injury site. The tissue implant contains a tissue carrier matrix comprising a plurality of biocompatible, bioresorbable granules and at least one tissue fragment in association with the granules. The tissue fragment contains one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the tissue carrier matrix. Also provided is a method for injectably delivering the tissue implant.
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