Compositions and methods for the treatment of bone voids and open fractures
US9173976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions, methods and medical devices for the treatment of bone voids and bone defects. The methods of the invention comprise the step of applying to a bone void or bone defect site a composition comprising a matrix which provides local prolonged release of at least one antibiotic agent at the bone void site.
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