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20080241217 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 10-02-2008 |
20080255611 | SELF-RETAINING SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - The present invention relates generally to self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, methods of manufacturing self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, and their uses. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255612 | SELF-RETAINING SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - The present invention relates generally to self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, methods of manufacturing self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, and their uses. | 10-16-2008 |
20090012560 | SELF-RETAINING SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - The present invention relates generally to self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, methods of manufacturing self-retaining systems for surgical procedures, and their uses. | 01-08-2009 |
20090036517 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 02-05-2009 |
20090060973 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release a fluoropyrimidine or an analog thereof, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 03-05-2009 |
20090074830 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and taxol. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 03-19-2009 |
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 |
20090214652 | SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND ANTI-SCARRING AGENTS - Soft tissue implants (e.g., breast, pectoral, chin, facial, lip, and nasal implants) are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. | 08-27-2009 |
20090280153 | TEXT NOT AVAILABLE - Electrical devices (e.g., cardiac rhythm management and neurostimulation devices) for contact with tissue are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the devices are implanted within an animal. | 11-12-2009 |
20100074934 | MEDICAL IMPLANTS WITH A COMBINATION OF COMPOUNDS - Implants are associated with a combination of paclitaxel or derivatives and dipyridamole or derivatives in order to inhibit fibrosis that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. Exemplary implants include intravascular implants (e.g., coronary and peripheral vascular stents, catheters, balloons), non-vascular stents, pumps and sensors, vascular grafts, perivascular devices, implants for hemodialysis access, vena cava filters, implants for providing an anastomotic connection, electrical devices, intraocular implants, and soft tissue implants and fillers. | 03-25-2010 |
20100082003 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 04-01-2010 |
20100092536 | IMPLANTABLE SENSORS AND IMPLANTABLE PUMPS AND ANTI-SCARRING AGENTS - Pumps and sensors for contact with tissue are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent (e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor) in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the pumps and sensors are implanted within an animal. | 04-15-2010 |
20100174356 | STENT GRAFTS WITH BIOACTIVE COATINGS - Stent grafts are provided comprising an endoluminal stent and a graft, wherein the stent graft releases an agent which induces the in vivo adhesion of the stent graft to vessel walls, or, otherwise induces or accelerates an in vivo fibrotic reaction causing said stent graft to adhere to vessel wall. Also provided are methods for making and using such stent grafts. | 07-08-2010 |
20100230300 | SUTURE PACKAGING - Packaging and dispenser embodiments for sutures including bi-directional sutures are used to reduce catching and tangling of the sutures. | 09-16-2010 |
20100240742 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 09-23-2010 |
20100268288 | ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND ANTI-SCARRING AGENTS - Electrical devices (e.g., cardiac rhythm management and neurostimulation devices) for contact with tissue are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent (e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor) in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the devices are implanted within an animal. | 10-21-2010 |
20100292314 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 11-18-2010 |
20110066251 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and taxol. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071612 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and taxol. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 03-24-2011 |
20110118825 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 05-19-2011 |
20110129513 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 06-02-2011 |
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 |
20110264139 | SUTURES AND FIBROSING AGENTS - Sutures are used in combination with fibrosing agents to induce or stimulate fibrosis that between the sutures and the host tissues into which the sutures are inserted. Compositions and methods are described for use in lifting tissue, closing wound, and other applications. | 10-27-2011 |
20120245629 | SELF-RETAINING VARIABLE LOOP SUTURES - A suture having a first end for penetrating tissue, an elongated suture body having a periphery; a plurality of retainers on the periphery, and a second end having a variable loop of variable circumference, wherein the variable loop includes a fixed loop slidably engaging the elongated body for slidingly varying the circumference of the variable loop, and wherein the first end may pass through the variable loop to secure tissue as an anchor, the anchor preventing movement of the suture in the direction of deployment of the first end. | 09-27-2012 |
20130102657 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions. | 04-25-2013 |
20130115263 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release a fluoropyrimidine or an analog thereof, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 05-09-2013 |
20130204295 | SURFACE TEXTURE CONFIGURATION FOR SELF-RETAINING SUTURES AND METHODS FOR FORMING SAME - A tissue retaining device includes a flexible suture thread having a surface microtexture and/or nanotexture. The surface microtexture and/or nanotexture filament is directional in that the resulting suture thread has a lower resistance to moving through tissue in the direction of intended deployment than in the reverse direction. A variety of alternative asymmetric textural elements and/or distributions of textural elements are disclosed. Methods for manufacturing the surface microtexture and/or nanotexture are also described. | 08-08-2013 |
20130224276 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 08-29-2013 |
20140328891 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Medical implants are provided which release a fluoropyrimidine or an analog thereof, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant. | 11-06-2014 |