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Biodegradable elastomeric patch for treating cardiac or cardiovascular conditions

US8974542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

Kazuro Lee Fujimoto · Pittsburgh, US
Kimimasa Tobita · Wexford, US
Jianjun Guan · Dublin, US
William R. Wagner · Escondido, US
Bradley B. Keller · Pittsburgh, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 27, 2007
Grant date	Mar 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 8, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K9/7007
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein is a biodegradable elastomeric patch that can be implanted on a heart or other portions of the cardiovascular system to repair tissue deficiencies or tissue damage. The biodegradable elastomeric patch may be engineered to have mechanical properties similar to that of soft tissue and to provide mechanical support to the damaged tissue. The biodegradable elastomeric patch also may comprise therapeutic agents to aid in the healing process. Methods also are provided for using a biodegradable elastomeric patch for treating patients suffering from tissue damage or tissue deficiencies in the cardiac or cardiovascular system.

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