Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Webman, Edward J. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C424S423000, C424S400000, C424S443000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10020021
ABSTRACT:
An implantable biodegradable device is disclosed containing a fibrous matrix, the fibrous matrix being constructed from fibers A and fibers B, wherein fibers A biodegrade faster than fibers B, fibers A and fibers B are present in relative amounts and are organized such that the fibrous matrix is provided with properties useful in repair and/or regeneration of mammalian tissue.
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Brown Kelly R.
Chun Iksoo
Hammer Joseph J.
Janas Victor F.
Mandanas Jennifer
Ethicon Inc.
Webman Edward J.
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