Joint bioscaffolds

US9314340B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

• Stephen F. Badylak · Lafayette, US
• Bryan Nicklaus Brown · Pittsburgh, US
• William L. Chung · Pine Township, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 26, 2014
• Grant date: Apr 19, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 26, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2430/06
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions and medical devices, and in particular, biodegradable scaffolds capable of repairing and replacing cartilagenous meniscuses. Also provided herein are methods of using scaffolds for treating degenerative tissue disorders. In certain embodiments, such scaffolds can promote tissue regeneration of a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) meniscus.