Dried and irradiated skin equivalents for ready use
US8992997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for preparing, storing, shipping and using skin equivalents made by organotypic culture. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for producing, transporting, storing and using skin equivalents produced by organotypic culture at reduced temperatures, preferably from 2-8 degrees Celsius to ambient temperature. The methods include sterile packaging of the grafts so that the sterility and integrity of the package is maintained until the time of use for grafting purposes.
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