Invention Application
WO0009179A3 METHODS, INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS FOR CHONDROCYTE CELL TRANSPLANTATION 审中-公开
用于细胞移植的方法,仪器和材料

METHODS, INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS FOR CHONDROCYTE CELL TRANSPLANTATION
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the effective treatment of articulating joint surface cartilage in an animal by the transplantation of an implantable article including chondrocyte cells retained to an absorbable support matrix. The present invention is also directed to an instrument for placing and manipulating the implantable article at the site of implantation, and a retention device for securing the implantable article to the site of implantation. The present invention is also directed to an implantable article for cartilage repair in an animal, the implantable article including chondrocyte cells retained on an absorbable support matrix, and a method of making same. This invention also encompasses, in general, an article comprising an absorbable flexible support matrix for living cells grown and adhered thereto.
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