Injectable bio-active glass in a dextran suspension
Patent 5840290 Issued on November 24, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: May 30, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
424/423, Surgical implant or material424/499, Contains proteins or derivative or polysaccharides or derivative428/402, Particulate matter (e.g., sphere, flake, etc.)428/402.24Microcapsule with solid core (includes liposome)
The present invention relates to novel injectable aqueous suspensions of bio-active glass and dextrans for the repair of soft tissue or hard bone of mammals, especially in humans.
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