Non-toxic cross-linker for hyaluronic acid
US9220807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for cosmetic augmentation by storing a non-toxic biocompatible cross-linker; storing a biocompatible polymer having a multi-phase mixture with a predetermined controlled release of selected pharmaceutical substance to modulate soft tissue response to the polymer; mixing the biocompatible cross-linker and polymer into a mixture; injecting the mixture into a patient and during or after injection, cross-linking the polymer in the patient; and augmenting soft tissue with the biocompatible cross-linked polymer.
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