Tissue augmentation devices and methods

Details Tissue augmentation devices and methods Tissue augmentation devices and methods

2006-07-05

2010-12-14

Tate, Christopher R (Department: 1651)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

C424S426000, C435S283100, C435S325000, C606S185000, C606S227000, C606S229000, C606S232000, C604S500000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850985

ABSTRACT:
Tissue augmentation devices, as well as methods of manufacturing and using the same, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a tissue augmentation device comprises an elongate tissue penetrating member and an amount of remodelable material, wherein at least a portion of the elongate member is cannulated, and at least a portion of the amount of material is received within at least a portion of the cannulated portion of the elongate member. The elongate tissue penetrating member may provide at least one deformation that is configured to constrict portions of the amount of remodelable material received within the elongate member. In alternate embodiments, a flexible covering over an implantable biomaterial provides protection and allows an easier delivery of the biomaterial to a tissue tract.

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