Bioerodible matrix for tissue involvement

a bioerodible matrix and tissue technology, applied in the field of medical implants, can solve the problems of short recovery time, few alternatives to reconstruction, and suboptimal volume retention, and achieve the effects of promoting wound healing and soft tissue reconstruction, reducing the potential for malposition or capsular contracture, and improving the effect of tissue replacemen
US20120209381A1Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-16ALLERGAN INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ALLERGAN INC
Publication Date
2012-08-16
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract

Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells.
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[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 705,177, filed Feb. 12, 2010, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 164,344, filed Mar. 27, 2009, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally relates to medical implants for reconstruction, augmentation and / or wound healing and more specifically relates to such implants including a polymer component and a cellular component.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Often following damage such as a surgical incision, skin can benefit from additional support to promote wound healing. This is in part because spontaneous recovery can require a long period of time and pain can continue throughout the repair process.

[0004] Repair of soft tissue defects also is critical following reconstructive and augmentative surgeries. For example, more than 250,000 reconstructive procedures are p...

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