Bone delivery system having a therapeutic agent
US9682172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A covering for delivering a therapeutic agent to a surgical site is provided. The covering may include a single or multi-compartment structure configured to at least partially retain the therapeutic agent until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site. In some embodiments, the covering comprises an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and/or a growth factor.
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