Malleable multi-component implants and materials therefor
US9730982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described are implantable, malleable medical materials comprising mineral particles, insoluble collagen fibers, and a gel-forming polysaccharide component and/or another added gel-former. The malleable medical materials can be used treat bone or other tissue defects in patients, including in conjunction with biologically active factors such as osteogenic proteins. Also described are methods and materials that can be used to prepare the malleable medical materials.
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