| ANGIOTECH PHARMACEUTICALS (US), INC. Patent applications |
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| 20110150821 | METHODS AND CROSSLINKED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR CARTILAGE REPAIR - A method of repairing damaged cartilage and soft tissue in a patient is provided using a biocompatible, non-immunogenic composition. The composition comprises a hydrophilic polymer and a plurality of crosslinkable components having reactive functional groups. The composition used in the method may be loaded with biologically active agents for delivery to the damaged tissues. Kits for use in carrying out the method of the invention are also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20100233246 | ADHESIVE TISSUE REPAIR PATCH AND COLLAGEN SHEETS - The present invention relates generally to synthetic polymer compositions that form interpenetrating polymer networks. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions comprise two multifunctionally activated synthetic polymers, along with a tensile strength enhancer. Such compositions form matrices that exhibit superior cohesive strength and in many instances can serve as adequate replacements for surgical means of attaching tissues, such as sutures, sponges and medical staples. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20090238857 | USE OF HYDROPHOBIC CROSSLINKING AGENTS TO PREPARE CROSSLINKED BIOMATERIAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention discloses novel crosslinked biomaterial compositions which are prepared using hydrophobic polymers as a crosslinking agent. Preferred hydrophobic polymers are those that contain two or more reactive succinimidyl groups, including disuccinimidyl suberate, bix(sulfosuccinimidyl) suberate, and dithiobis(succinimidylpropionate). Crosslinked biomaterial compositions prepared using mixtures of hydrophobic and hydrophilic crosslinking agents are also disclosed. The compositions of the present invention can be used to prepare formed implants for use in a variety of medical applications. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090117070 | Methods and Crosslinked Polymer Compositions for Cartilage Repair - A method of repairing damaged cartilage and soft tissue in a patient is provided using a biocompatible, non-immunogenic composition. The composition comprises a hydrophilic polymer and a plurality of crosslinkable components having reactive functional groups. The composition used in the method may be loaded with biologically active agents for delivery to the damaged tissues. Kits for use in carrying out the method of the invention are also provided. | 05-07-2009 |
