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Device for tendon and ligament treatment
US9101458B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101458-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213670911-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | Nov 10, 2011 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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Devices and methods for treating defects in connective tissue are provided along with methods for making such devices. The devices can include acellular arterial tissue matrices that facilitate regrowth of the damaged tissue.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for treating a tendon or ligament, comprising: selecting a tendon or ligament in need of treatment; selecting an arterial tissue matrix from which substantially all the native cells have been removed, wherein the arterial tissue matrix comprises an intact basement membrane along the luminal side of an artery from which the tissue matrix is produced; and contacting the arterial tissue matrix with at least portion of the tendon or ligament in need…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9101458B2 cover?
- Devices and methods for treating defects in connective tissue are provided along with methods for making such devices. The devices can include acellular arterial tissue matrices that facilitate regrowth of the damaged tissue.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lifecell Corp
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- Primary CPC classification A61L27/54. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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