Methods of making biocomposite medical constructs and related constructs including artificial tissues, vessels and patches
US8367148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for making collagen based biocomposite constructs and related devices include: (a) winding at least one collagen fiber a number of revolutions about a length of a support member having a long axis, the winding having at least one defined pitch and/or fiber angle relative to the long axis of the support member to form an elongate construct; and (b) applying a fluid polymeric material, such as, for example, an acrylate emulsion and/or other thermoplastic material, onto the collagen fiber during the winding step. Optionally, the fluid polymeric material can include antibiotics and/or other therapeutic agents for additional function/utility.
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