Methods of promoting enhanced healing of tissues after cardiac surgery
US7704520B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0816
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Resorbable polylactide polymer healing membranes and methods of their applications are disclosed. In a broad embodiment, the invention features methods for inducing proper tissue healing after an open heart surgery. In one embodiment, the methods includes a step of forming a patch with a healing membrane over the open pericardium to induce proper tissue healing and placement in other open heart surgery procedures to facilitate re-entry by the surgeon.
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