Osteoconductive matrices comprising statins

US9107983B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9107983-B2
Application numberUS-91323710-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 27, 2010
Priority dateOct 27, 2010
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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Osteoconductive matrices and methods are provided that have one or more statins disposed therein. The matrices may be injected into a fracture site. The osteoconductive matrices provided allow for sustain release of the statin and facilitate bone formation and repair of the fracture site.

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What is claimed is: 1. An implantable osteoconductive matrix configured to fit at or near a target tissue site, the matrix being malleable and cohesive and comprising a biodegradable polymer and a therapeutically effective amount of a statin disposed within the interior of the matrix, the matrix having a load of the statin between about 20 mg and 500 mg, wherein the matrix allows influx of at least progenitor, and/or bone cells therein, and the matrix comprises ceramic and collagen…

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What does patent US9107983B2 cover?
Osteoconductive matrices and methods are provided that have one or more statins disposed therein. The matrices may be injected into a fracture site. The osteoconductive matrices provided allow for sustain release of the statin and facilitate bone formation and repair of the fracture site.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mckay William F, Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61L27/446. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 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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