Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Hollow or tubular part or organ
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-22
2010-10-12
Prebilic, Paul (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Hollow or tubular part or organ
C623S023650, C623S023660, C600S037000, C424S423000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811332
ABSTRACT:
A method for repairing defects and reconstructing urological structures in vivo has been developed using a fibrous, open, synthetic, biodegradable polymeric matrix which is configured to provide the desired corrective structure. The matrix is shaped to correct the defect, then implanted surgically to form a scaffolding for the patient's own cells to grow onto and into. The implantation of the matrix initiates an inflammatory reaction, resulting in urothelial cells, endothelial cells and mesenchymal cells migrating into the matrix. The polymer forming the matrix is selected to be biocompatible and degradable in a controlled manner over a period of one to six months, in the preferred embodiment. A preferred material is a poly(lactic acid-glycolic acid) in a fibrous form, such as a woven or non-woven mesh. Examples demonstrate the repair of defects in bladder and urethra in rabbits and defects in ureter in dogs.
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