Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Whole live micro-organism – cell – or virus containing – Animal or plant cell
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
Coe, Susan D. (Department: 1654)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing
Animal or plant cell
C424S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06911202
ABSTRACT:
A method of cosmetically repairing a skin contour irregularity in a subject is provided. The method is effected by introducing cartilage producing cells into the skin contour irregularity thereby effecting cosmetic repair thereof. A medical implant coated with cartilage producing cells is further disclosed.
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Amir Abraham
Amir Reva
Coe Susan D.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & & Mesiti P.C.
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