Methods and collagen products for tissue repair

a collagen product and tissue repair technology, applied in the direction of peptide/protein ingredients, ligaments, prostheses, etc., can solve the problems of premature loss of fibrin clot scaffold, meniscus and articular cartilage in human joints that fail to heal after an injury, and disrupt the healing process of tissues within the joint or intra-articular tissues
US20090254104A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-08CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENT CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENT CORP
Publication Date
2009-10-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Methods and devices for the repair of articular tissue using collagen material are provided. Compositions of collagen material and related kits are also provided.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a Continuation Application of co-pending International Application PCT / US2007 / 021009 filed Sep. 28, 2007, which designated the U.S., and claims benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 847,743 filed on Sep. 28, 2006, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

[0002] This invention was made with Government support under NIH K02 AR049346. Accordingly, the Government may have certain rights in this invention.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The invention relates generally to methods and devices for the repair of articular tissue using collagen materials.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Intra-articular tissues, such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), do not heal after rupture. In addition, the meniscus and the articular cartilage in human joints also often fail to heal after an injury. Tissues found outside of joints heal by forming a fibrin clot, which c...

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