Devices for tissue repair and methods for preparation and use thereof

Overview

Information

Number
6280474
Application
Filing date
07/27/1999
Issue date
08/28/2001
Inventor(s)
James J. Cassidy, Jeff E. Yeung, Jacqueline Anne Schroeder, Vivek Shenoy, Melissa K. C. Brown
US Classification
606/232; 623/16.11
View at USPTO

Citations

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Abstract

Abstract

Methods and implant devices for use in tissue repair. The implant devices include resorbable, swellable implant bodies, formed from a dehydrated crosslinked biocompatible polymer. The implant devices are capable of swelling after insertion into tissues to become anchored in place.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
606 232 Emerging Average Seminal Medium High Average 25.8
623 16.11 Emerging Average Seminal Medium Average 30.9