Hybrid biologic/synthetic porous extracellular matrix scaffolds
US7914808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of making a hybrid biologic/synthetic scaffold for repairing damaged or diseased tissue are provided. The methods include the step of suspending pieces of an extracellular matrix material in a liquid to form a slurry, and coating a synthetic mat with the slurry, or mixing or layering the slurry with a synthetic polymer solution. The liquid is subsequently driven off so as to form a foam. Porous implantable scaffolds fabricated by such a method are also disclosed.
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