Biologically active sutures for regenerative medicine
US9636109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00893
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable materials having a mineral layer on the surface of the material. More particularly, the disclosure relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable orthopedic devices having a degradable mineral layer on the surface thereof that can be used as a delivery vehicle for biological substances. Also provided are various methods of using the mineralized devices in tissue regeneration, including bone tissue engineering, and methods for producing the mineralized devices.
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