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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110313513 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR PREVENTING RESTENOSIS IN CARDIOVASCULAR STENTS Described herein are devices and methods fabricating devices having nanostructures that allow adhesion or growth of one cell type, such as endothelial cells, more than another cell type, such as smooth muscle cells. In particular, stent covers having such nanostructures... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110098799 | Stent Combined with a Biological Scaffold Seeded With Endothelial Cells Disclosed herein are implantable medical device, and in particular, vascular stent having a biocompatible scaffold seeded with endothelial cells. The stent can provide structural support to maintain the openness of a vessel lumen following angioplasty while the biologic... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110015723 | ADJUSTABLE STENOSIS AND METHOD THEREFOR An adjustable stenosis provides a channel comprising an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall may comprise resiliently flexible material. A reservoir may be formed by the outer wall and inner wall. The flexibility of the inner wall allows the reservoir to expand ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100331964 | Ex Vivo Remodeling of Excised Blood Vessels for Vascular Grafts The present invention provides an ex vivo vascular remodeling methods and system by which an excised, small diameter blood vessel can be harvested and expanded to provide viable vascular grafts, as demonstrated at the physical and molecular levels, and as optimized in v... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100305687 | NON-WOVEN MAT AND METHO OF PRODUCING SAME A mat having a highly uniform porosity distribution is produced by consolidating 15 or more layers of melt blown webs (or the like) having different orientations. Control over the porosity is provided by using webs that exhibit a narrow, unimodal distribution of fiber d... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100204783 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING VASCULAR ACCESS Disclosed is an implantable material comprising a biocompatible matrix and cells which, when provided to a vascular access structure, can promote functionality.... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20090319033 | METHOD FOR ENDOTHELIAL CELL EXTRACTION FROM ADISPOSE TISSUES Adipose tissue has proven to serve as an abundant, accessible, and rich source of endothelial or vascular endothelial cells suitable for tissue engineering. We describe a detailed method for the isolation and purification of endothelial cells using purified enzymes and ... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090248145 | METHOD OF FORMING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE OF UNIDIRECTIONALLY ALIGNED CELLS The present invention provides a method of forming a three-dimensional structure of unidirectionally aligned cells. The method comprises providing a substrate with a microchannel. The microchannel is defined by at least a pair of opposing lateral walls and a base. In at... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090210050 | Implantable Device For Promoting Repair Of A Body Lumen An implantable stent having surface features adapted to promote an organized growth pattern of infiltrating cells when implanted in a tubular organ is provided. The surface features comprise depressions, pores, projections, pleats, channels or grooves in the stent body ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090105811 | Intravascular Devices for Cell-Based Therapies Disclosed herein are vascular cell encapsulation devices that can deliver cell type(s) for the treatment of a disease or disorder.... | 04/23/2009 |
| 20090028919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENGRAFTMENT OF A HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090018386 | Seeding Implantable Medical Devices with Cells The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for seeding an implantable medical device, such as a vascular prosthesis, with cells, such as endothelial cells. The invention supports techniques for seeding a luminal surface of the device with axial centrifugation. C... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20090007923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DIAMETER OF A MAMMILIAN HYBRID CORONARY BYPASS GRAFT Systems and methods are provided for controlling the diameter of a mammalian hybrid coronary bypass graft. The system includes a controller having at least one input for receiving information and feedback information and an output for outputting control signals, includi... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20090010984 | STEROID LIPID-MODIFIED POLYURETHANE AS AN IMPLANTABLE BIOMATERIAL, THE PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF A modified polyurethane including a lipid substituent pendant from at least one urethane nitrogen and/or at least one carbon atom of the modified polyurethane, methods of preparing modified polyurethanes and the use thereof as an implantable biomaterial.... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080294270 | DIFFERENTIALLY PROCESSED TISSUE AND PROCESSING METHODS THEREOF A method of preparing an implantable biological device having a first tissue part and a second tissue part includes exposing the first tissue part to a first preparation method and preventing exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation method.... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080262605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS GRAFT OR A HYBRID FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080255408 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080249616 | Reinforced Porous Coating The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a porous coating with structures in the micro or nano-size domain characterized by the following steps: -providing a support having a surface, -depositing on said surface one mono-layer of temporary particles,... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080249352 | HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS GRAFTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OR MODIFYING THE SAME Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems include a pressure/flow system having an external flow loop syst... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080243236 | Method of conditioning a hybrid synthetic tubular structure to yeild a functional human hybrid hemodialysis access graft A method of yielding a functional human hybrid hemodialysis access graft is provided. The method includes conditioning a hybrid synthetic tubular structure having stem cells and/or endothelial cells on at least one surface to yield the functional human hybrid hemodialys... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080243235 | CELLULAR TRANSPLANT STENT A cellular stent carries living therapeutic cellular material for implantation into a human or animal body and allows either localized or systemic delivery of the therapeutic products, while promoting engraftment, either on a tissue surface or its interior. The cells ar... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080242923 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COATING A HYBRID HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS GRAFT OR A HYBRID FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080242922 | HYBRID HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS GRAFTS OR A HYBRID FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OR MODIFYING THE SAME Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080242921 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENGRAFTMENT OF A HYBRID HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS GRAFT OR A HYBRID FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080242920 | Method of conditioning a hybrid synthetic tubular structure to yield a functional human hybrid coronary bypass graft A method of yielding a functional human hybrid coronary bypass graft is provided. The method includes conditioning a hybrid synthetic tubular structure having stem cells and/or endothelial cells on at least one surface to yield the functional human hybrid coronary bypas... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080243238 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080243239 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS GRAFT OR A HYBRID FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080243237 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080234541 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234801 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENGRAFTMENT OF A HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234802 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COATING A HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234804 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COATING A HYBRID CAROTID BYBASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234805 | HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OR MODIFYING THE SAME Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234806 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COATING A HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080234807 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROMOTING ENDOTHELIALIZATION OF A HYBRID LOWER LIMB ARTERY BYPASS VASCULAR GRAFT IN A MAMMAL Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having an external fl... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080221660 | Platelet Gel for Treatment of Aneurysms Methods for ameliorating stent graft migration and endoleak using treatment site-specific platelet gel compositions in combination with stent grafts are disclosed. Also disclosed are platelet gel compositions directly to treatment sites before, during or after stent gra... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080125858 | Materials and Methods For Treating and Managing Plaque Disease Disclosed herein are materials and methods suitable for treating and managing plaque disease, including vulnerable plaque. An implantable material comprising cells, such as but not limited to endothelial cells, and a biocompatible matrix can reduce progression or deteri... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080109072 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and related methods are disclosed. ... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080109070 | BIODEGRADABLE ELASTOMERIC SCAFFOLDS CONTAINING MICROINTEGRATED CELLS Described herein are elastomeric materials, and in particular porous biodegradable elastomeric materials which optionally may have microintegrated cells. Also described herein are bioprosthetic devices that can be manufactured using the biodegradable elastomeric materia... | 05/08/2008 |
