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Biphasic calcium phosphate cement for drug delivery

US8529933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Brian G. Amsden · Edmonton, CA
Monica Y. Garcia · Kingston, CA
Ian Grant · Belleville, CA
Jeffrey L. Scifert · Arlington, US
Timothy J. N. Smith · Kingston, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 26, 2010
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2300/602
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to biomineral-based cements incorporating biopolymer carriers for the site specific introduction of natural or synthetic compounds that influence bone repair and/or patient recovery. The invention further relates to methods for producing such biphasic calcium phosphate cements for drug delivery.

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