Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

1-31-2006

Patent Number

patent number 6991652

Abstract

The invention provides a biocompatible composite for use in a living subject for purposes of repairing damaged tissues and reconstructing a new tissue. The composite includes a biodegradable or absorbable three-dimensional support construct, a liquid or viscous fluid forming a gel matrix or viscous fluid when delivered to an area of interest in a living subject. The biodegradable construct provides an ideal surface for cell or cell extract attachment, while the gel matrix or viscous fluid acts as both a carrier material and a separator for maintaining the space between the constructs as well as the structural integrity of the developing issue.

Application Number

09/879360

Filing Date

2001-06-12

Primary/U.S. Class

623/8

Other/U.S. Class

424/424, 424/722, 623/11.11, 623/23.72, 623/23.76

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