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Device and method for delivering mechanically released cells from liposuction aspirates

US8936766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SpineSmith Partners, L.P. · US

Inventors

Ted Sand · Austin, US
Kevin Dunworth · Austin, US
Greg Forman · Earlysville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 2011
Grant date	Jan 20, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 30, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12M47/04
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lipoaspirate collection device to aid in the collection and processing of human tissue and fluid obtained during liposuction for use in point-of-care cell therapy. The collection device includes a collection body and a collection cap. The collection cap may have a fluid port, a lipoaspirate port, a vacuum port, and a relief valve. Within the central cavity of the collection device, a cone shaped may be positioned such that the apex of the cone is positioned underneath the lipoaspirate inlet through which the lipoaspirate fluid and tissue are introduced.

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