Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Carbohydrate doai
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Wilson, James O. (Department: 1623)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Carbohydrate doai
Reexamination Certificate
active
06949525
ABSTRACT:
This invention is related to the use of the composition formed by sodium hyaluronate and sodium chondroitin sulfate for the treatment of chondral lesions in osteoarthritis, and to the use of such composition in the manufacture of a product for such treatment.
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Alcon Inc.
Copeland Barry L.
Krishnan Ganapathy
Wilson James O.
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