Device having osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties
US8546334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P19/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device having osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties in vivo comprising a carrier containing calcium phosphate and an osteoinductive protein, wherein the carrier is homogenously coated with the protein. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for the production of a device having osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties in vivo. The invention encompasses a pharmaceutical composition comprising the device of the invention or a device which is obtainable by the method of the invention and relates to the use of the device for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition to be used for bone augmentation, for treating bone defects, for treating degenerative and traumatic disc disease, for treating bone dehiscence or to be used for sinus floor elevation. Finally, the invention relates to a kit comprising the device of the invention or a device which is obtainable by the method of the invention.
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