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Mucosal tissue adhesion via textured surface

US9138308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2012
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2400/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous material, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices. The porous material may be used to fix to the interior mucosal lining of a patient's gastrointestinal tract.

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