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Systems and methods to affect anatomical structures

US9452049B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignees

Georgia Tech Research Corporation · US
Queensland University of Technology · AU

Inventors

Robert E. Guldberg · Marietta, US
Yash M. Kolambkar · Mableton, US
Dietmar Werner Hutmacher · Glückstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2009
Grant date	Sep 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and method to affect anatomical structures is disclosed. The systems and method can be used to regenerate bone. The system can comprise a nanofiber mesh configured to substantially conform to an anatomical structure, wherein at least a portion of the nanofiber mesh defines a fillable space. The system can comprise a carrier substance comprising an active agent, such as a bone morphogenetic protein, The carrier substance can be disposed within the fillable space.

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