Injectable microdispersions for soft tissue repair and augmentation United States Patent 05599852

05599852 is referenced by 198 patents and cites 17 patents.

The present invention provides injectable, bioabsorbable microdispersions suitable for use as a soft tissue repair or augmentation material in animals comprising a fluid carrier that is a liquid polymer selected from the group consisting of liquid polymers and a particulate material. Additionally, the present invention also discloses methods of using these microdispersions for tissue augmentation and repair as well as kits which include prefilled containers to facilitate the use of these materials.

Title
Injectable microdispersions for soft tissue repair and augmentation
Application Number
8/324543
Publication Number
5599852
Application Date
October 18, 1994
Publication Date
February 4, 1997
Inventor
Shawn T Huxel
Lakehurst
NJ, US
Mark B Roller
North Brunswick
NJ, US
Rao S Bezwada
Whitehouse Station
NJ, US
Steven C Arnold
Sparta
NJ, US
Angelo G Scopelianos
Whitehouse Station
NJ, US
Agent
Hal Brent Woodrow
Assignee
Ethicon
NJ, US
IPC
A61L 27/00
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