Injectable polymeric bodies

Details Injectable polymeric bodies Injectable polymeric bodies

1991-03-22

1992-10-27

Isabella, David

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Miscellaneous

623 11, 623 8, 424423, A61F 202, A61F 212, A61M 500

Patent

active

051585731

ABSTRACT:
An injectable composition consisting of a plurality of discrete physiologically-compatible, non-biodegradable, silicone rubber bodies, said bodies having (i) a maximum outside dimension of from about 0.005 to 0.08 inch (125 to 2000.mu.), (ii) reversible deformability of about 20 to 75% of their unstressed outside dimension and (iii) a lubricious surface, wherein the lubricious surface is provided by a thin film coating of a liquid lubricant; and a method for treating a tissue condition in a patient using said composition.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3975350 (1976-08-01), Hudgin et al.
patent: 4631188 (1986-12-01), Stoy et al.
patent: 4686962 (1987-08-01), Haber
patent: 4803075 (1989-02-01), Wallace et al.
Kaufman et al., "Transurethral PTFE Injection" (1984) Journal of Urology vol. 132, pp. 463-464.
Stoy, "New Type of Hydrogel for Controlled Drug Delivery" (1989) Journal of Biomaterials Applications vol. 3, pp. 552-604.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Injectable polymeric bodies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Injectable polymeric bodies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Injectable polymeric bodies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-903161