Bone delivery system having a therapeutic agent
US9101606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A covering for delivering a therapeutic agent to a surgical site is provided. The covering may include a single or multi-compartment structure configured to at least partially retain the therapeutic agent until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site. In some embodiments, the covering comprises an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and/or a growth factor.
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