Surgery – Means for introducing or removing material from body for... – Treating material introduced into or removed from body...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-08
2009-12-29
Mendez, Manuel A (Department: 3763)
Surgery
Means for introducing or removing material from body for...
Treating material introduced into or removed from body...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637900
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods of administering a material to a patient for dermal enhancement and/or as soft tissue fillers. The invention also relates to double-gloved methods of molding such a material after administration to a patient to achieve a desired orientation of the material in the patient. The invention also relates to the use of certain materials, including polylactic acid, hyaluronic acid, hydrogel, and/or collagen or other suitable materials for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for dermal enhancement and/or as soft tissue filler. The invention further relates to kits or packages that include a material for dermal enhancement and/or soft tissue filler and instructions as to how dermal enhancement or the filling of soft tissue is achieved.
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Castellano Kristina
Castellano PLLC
Mendez Manuel A
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