Malleable multi-component implants and materials therefor
US8840913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described are implantable, malleable medical materials comprising mineral particles, insoluble collagen fibers, and a gel-forming polysaccharide component and/or another added gel-former. The malleable medical materials can be used treat bone or other tissue defects in patients, including in conjunction with biologically active factors such as osteogenic proteins. Also described are methods and materials that can be used to prepare the malleable medical materials.
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