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Bag for forming an implantable artificial organ

US8834979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2011
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24281
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pouch for forming an implantable artificial organ, including a closed shell provided in a semi-pervious membrane. The pouch further includes a sheet contained within the shell, the sheet including projections on the surface thereof for maintaining a space for cells between the sheet and the shell.

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