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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120027835 | SURGICAL PROSTHESIS HAVING BIODEGRADABLE AND NONBIODEGRADABLE REGIONS A prosthesis for repairing a hernia includes an adhesion-resistant biodegradable region and an opposing tissue-ingrowth biodegradable region. When the prosthesis is implanted into the patient, the adhesion-resistant biodegradable region covers a fascial defect of the he... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021040 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR SPINAL CORD INJURIES Disclosed is a therapeutic agent effective for the fundamental treatment of a spinal cord injury and a demyelinating disease. Specifically disclosed are a therapeutic agent for a spinal cord injury and a therapeutic agent for a demyelinating disease, each of which compr... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110305742 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS A device implantable into a human or animal body comprising a biodegradable polymer which comprises ethylene carbonate units of the formula A
| 12/15/2011 |
| 20110295185 | Intestinal Brake Inducing Intraluminal Therapeutic Substance Eluting Devices and Methods Methods and devices create an intestinal braking effect, are non-invasive or minimally invasive, and may be reversible. These methods and devices are accomplished via stabilized implantable systems and ingestible pills. In one embodiment, a method of producing satiety c... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110287080 | COATING II The invention relates to a coating composition for an implantable medical device, a method of coating a medical device and a device coated with the composition.... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110274739 | METHODS FOR GOVERNING TISSUE GROWTH Resorbable polymer barrier membranes and methods of their applications are disclosed. In a broad embodiment, methods of governing tissue growth, or preventing tissue growth into a certain spatial area, includes the step of forming a spatial barrier with the present reso... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110262518 | Treatment for cardiac injuries created by myocardial infarction An injectable, high potency (high capillary force) composite comprised of bioceramic spheres having a smooth porous macroarchitecture and porous microarchitecture with interconnected pores and may be combined with various electrospun polymer fibers, thus achieving a bip... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110256205 | Bone cell delivery device Bone cages are disclosed including devices for biocompatible implantation. The structures of bone are useful for providing living cells and tissues as well as biologically active molecules to subjects.... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110256206 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR TREATING HIV The present invention relates to an implantable device comprising a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer mixed with TMC278 and with one or more release-enhancing agents selected from the group consisting of poloxamers, polysorbates, and a combination of dimethyl sulfoxi... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110244016 | MEDICAL IMPLANT HAVING A COATING COMPOSED OF OR CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE One embodiment of the invention relates to a medical implant whose surface is completely or partially covered by a coating composed of at least one active substance or containing at least one active substance.... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110244017 | Absorbable Coating For Implantable Device The present invention provides an absorbable coating for an implantable device and the methods of making and using the same.... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110236461 | METHODS FOR STIMULATING CHONDROGENESIS UTILIZING A POTASSIUM CHANNEL INHIBITOR The invention is directed to a method for stimulating chondrogenesis comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a potassium channel inhibitor.... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236459 | Therapeutic Implant Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first ra... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236460 | Therapeutic Implant Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first ra... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236458 | COATING The invention relates to a coating composition for an implantable medical device, a method of coating a medical device and a device coated with the composition.... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110229550 | Acid-Degradable and Bioerodible Modified Polyhydroxylated Materials Compositions and methods of making a modified polyhydroxylated polymer comprising a polyhydroxylated polymer having reversibly modified hydroxyl groups, whereby the hydroxyl groups are modified by an acid-catalyzed reaction between a polydroxylated polymer and a reagent... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110223253 | PHYSICALLY STABILIZED BIODEGRADABLE OSTEOCHONDRAL IMPLANT AND METHODS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE AND IMPLANTATION A physically stabilized biodegradable osteochondral implant includes a porous matrix element of a resilient material and blood coagulated in vitro in open pores of the element. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture of the implant and a method of restoring a damaged ... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110217354 | IMPLANTS FOR ADMINISTERING SUBSTANCES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING IMPLANTS A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a se... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110217353 | IMPLANTS FOR ADMINISTERING SUBSTANCES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING IMPLANTS A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a se... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110200660 | POLY(ESTER AMIDE)-BASED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH CONTROLLED RELEASE RATE AND MORPHOLOGY A method of forming a coating on a medical device having a controlled morphology is described. A medical device having a controlled morphology is described.... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110182966 | INTRACAMERAL SUSTAINED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC AGENT IMPLANTS Described herein are intracameral implants including at least one therapeutic agent for treatment of at least one ocular condition. The implants described herein are not anchored to the ocular tissue, but rather are held in place by currents and gravity present in the a... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110182965 | HIGHLY COMPRESSION RESISTANT MATRIX WITH POROUS SKELETON A highly compression resistant matrix is provided for implantation at or near a target tissue site beneath the skin. The matrix comprises a polymer and a ceramic skeleton. The compression resistance provides retention of a volume that facilitates bone regeneration.... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110182967 | IMPLANTS FOR ADMINISTERING SUBSTANCES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING IMPLANTS A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a se... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110182849 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC USING BULKING AGENTS OR SEALING AGENTS Effective compositions and methods for treating an intervertebral disc are provided. The compositions and methods comprise a bulking agent or sealing agent, the bulking agent or sealing agent adapted to be administered at or within the intervertebral disc, the bulking o... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110150966 | DEGRADABLE POLYMERS INCORPORATING GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE Disclosed herein are implantable medical devices having controlled release biodegradable polymer coatings thereon wherein the polymer is formed from ring opening of γ-butyrolactone and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of trimethylene c... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110142906 | Implant Devices that Differ by Release Profile and Methods of Making and Using Same Described herein are implant devices, kits comprising the implant devices, and methods of making and using the devices and kits. In one aspect, a plurality implant devices comprises at least two implants that exhibit a different release profile of a bioactive agent. In ... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110142907 | Polymer for tissue bonding Provided herein are polymeric adhesives which may be cured by inductive heating and which are suitable for treating tissue in an individual to effect a weld between one or more tissues or between a tissue and at least one non-tissue substrate. Also provided are methods ... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110129515 | Devices and Methods for Nerve Regeneration The present invention is directed to a nerve regeneration conduit including a resorbable tube having a matrix therein. The matrix is characterized by substantially parallel, axially aligned pores extending the length of the matrix. The matrix is formed by the axial free... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110117171 | IMPLANTABLE BONE GRAFT MATERIALS Compositions and methods are provided for promoting bone growth. An implantable bone graft material is provided comprising a resorbable ceramic and a resorbable polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a covalently attached stem cell binding peptide. The implantable bone ... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110104234 | Biodegradable Modified Carpolactone Polymers for Fabrication and Coating Medical Devices Disclosed herein are biodegradable modified caprolactone polymers for coating and forming medical devices. The properties of the polymers are fine tuned for optimal performance depending on the medical purpose. Moreover, the polymers are suitable for the controlled in s... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110106255 | Devices and Methods for Tissue Engineering A resorbable tissue scaffold fabricated from bioactive glass fiber forms a rigid three-dimensional porous matrix having a bioactive composition. Porosity in the form of interconnected pore space is provided by the space between the bioactive glass fiber in the porous ma... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110104235 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CONDITIONS OF THE NAIL UNIT The biodegradable drug delivery systems described here are formulated for implantation into the nail unit and its surrounding tissues for the treatment of various nail unit conditions. The systems include non-temperature dependent phase change compositions that may be f... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110097380 | CLONIDINE FORMULATIONS HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES Antimicrobial clonidine compositions are provided. These antimicrobial clonidine compositions can be applied to medical devices or be part of a drug depot. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine at or near a target site, one can reduce, prevent, ... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110097381 | CONFORMABLE TISSUE REPAIR IMPLANT CAPABLE OF INJECTION DELIVERY A conformable tissue implant is provided for use in repairing or augmenting a tissue defect or injury site. The tissue implant contains a tissue carrier matrix comprising a plurality of biocompatible, bioresorbable granules and at least one tissue fragment in associatio... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110091519 | CONTROLLING RESORPTION OF BIORESORBABLE MEDICAL IMPLANT MATERIAL The resorption of a medical implant can be controlled with the use of particles embedded in a resorbable bulk material forming the implant or portion thereof. The implant can be removed from a body of a mammal by natural biological mechanisms after use. The resorption o... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110091518 | IMPLANT DEVICES HAVING VARYING BIOACTIVE AGENT LOADING CONFIGURATIONS Described herein are implant devices comprising various configurations of bioactive agent loading which can be selected and used to tailor a particular bioactive agent release profile from the implant device.... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110076319 | BIORESORBABLE METAL STENT WITH CONTROLLED RESORPTION Embodiments herein relate to a special form of a bioresorbable metal stent with controlled resorption due to a wrap with a special polymer, thereby ensuring a controlled resorption of the wrapped endoprosthesis subsequent to its implantation into a blood vessel. The res... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110070285 | METHOD OF MAKING FLEXIBLE BIORESORBABLE HEMOSTATIC PACKING AND STENT HAVING A PRESELECTABLE IN-VIVO RESIDENCE TIME The invention provides a method of making flexible bioresorbable foam having hemostatic properties and a preselectable in-vivo residence time. A blend of crosslinked collagen blended and a hyaluronic acid component is prepared. The blend is mixed with water to form a su... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110052660 | CERAMIC SCAFFOLDS FOR BONE REPAIR Ceramic articles as functional biodegradable scaffolds with graded porosity are made by a process that includes a hardening step in which the liquid of a liquid-containing ceramic composition is extracted from the ceramic composition by exposing the ceramic composition ... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110052659 | Implants for administering substances and methods of producing implants A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a se... | 03/03/2011 |
