Abstract:
Disclosed are medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a polymer and drug-coated metal structure having a tubular configuration and designed to deliver the drug to target tissue at tailored linear drug elution rate.
Abstract:
An implantable cover for an implantable article, such as a pacemaker utilizes umbilical cord tissue to form art envelope around at least two opposing sides of the article. A pouch may be formed from the umbilical cord tissue having a single opening for receiving the implantable article. An en velope may be formed by removing the i nterior portion of the umbilical cord to form a tube having two open ends or by forming a cover sheet from the umbilical cord and then folding the cover sheet to form the envelope, A poach may be formed by attaching sides of an envelope, such as either- or both of the sides extending from the fold of the envelope and/or the extended ends of the en velope. The implantable cover derived from the umbilical cord may have some thickness of Wharton's Jelly and/or amniotic membrane. The implantable cover derived from the umbilical cord may be biologically active.
Abstract:
본 발명의 마이크로 니들을 이용한 롤러형 피부 미용기기는, 롤러와; 라이너 상에 형성된 마이크로 니들의 표면은 생분해성 미용물질로 이루어지며, 마이크로 니들 시트 원판으로부터 재단되어 롤러의 원주면에 부착된 마이크로 니들부와; 상기 롤러가 회전가능하게 결합되는 손잡이부로 이루어진 것을 특징으로 한다.
Abstract:
A system for forming twisted or aligned electrospun fibers has been developed. The collector for the electrospun fibers is capable of rotation. In some instances, fibers are formed between two collectors, at least one of which rotates to twist the fibers into a multifilament bundle with increased strength. In a second embodiment, a cylindrical collector rotates, and charged polymer jet uniformly coats the surface of the collector. When a drum collector rotates at a high speed, electrospun fibers align and form an array. Optionally, different active agents can be included in the electrospinning solutions to form fiber constructs with different strengths and controlled release profiles, providing a reproducible method to generate complexed structures based on electrospun fibers and controlled drug delivery profiles.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for treating ischemia and reperfusion injury (IRI) are configured for sustained-release of anti-proliferative drug into the wall of a blood vessel (to prevent in-stent stenosis), and for sustained-release of leptin antagonist into the lumen to be carried by the blood and be uptaken by tissue cells that were subjected to IRI.
Abstract:
This present invention relates to drug eluting polymers, including novel biodegradable drug eluting polymers, which are added to the surface of a medical device to treat device associated complications and to deliver drug locally around the device. Methods of making polymers, for example, drug-eluting polymers, polymer compositions, and materials used therewith also are provided. The drug eluting polymers are obtained from the polymerization of macromonomers made of a connecting moiety, a biodegradable moiety and a cross- linkable moiety that are liquids at a temperature of 10°C to 40°C.
Abstract:
The invention relates to self-assembled organosilane coatings for resorbable medical implant devices. The coatings can be prepared from coating compositions containing organosilane and can be applied to metal or metal alloy substrates. Prior to applying the coatings, the surfaces of the substrates can be pretreated. The coatings can be functionalized with a binding compound that is coupled with an active component. The coatings can be selectively removed, e.g., patterned, to expose portions of the uncoated substrate. Selecting different patterns can provide the ability to regulate or control various properties, such as, corrosion and hydrogen generation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a biodegradable alloy, to the production and use thereof, in particular for producing stents and other implants. The invention also relates to implants, preferably stents or bone implants, which comprise the claimed biodegradable alloy. According to the invention, a biodegradable alloy having a high zinc content is provided, said claimed alloy having, in addition to zinc, at least one other metal. The dissolution kinetics of the claimed alloy in vivo is clearly below those of known magnesium alloys, resulting in an extended period of time before the implant dissolves. On the other hand, implants, in particular stents, which comprise the claimed zinc alloy, can display mechanical properties which are clearly higher compared to implants made from pure zinc.
Abstract:
A therapeutic toxin dosage form for treating a disease, disorder, or condition in a subject can include a microneedle array and a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic toxin loaded to the microneedle array for administration to the subject. Additionally, a method of treating a disease, disorder, or condition in a subject can include administering a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic toxin to the subject via a microneedle array.
Abstract:
A Quaternary Mg-Zn-Ca-based alloy and a heat treatment process for producing bioresorbable bone fixation implants are described thereof. The mechanical and biocorrosion properties of the fabricated Mg-based alloy were improved by combining careful selection of the alloy's chemical composition and subsequent post-shaping process (heat treatments). Heat treatment process is more privileged especially after fabricating the part into its final shape such as in additive manufacturing (3D-printing) and powder metallurgy. In this way, it is possible to produce biocompatible, strong and less corrosive patient-specific bone fixation hardware. Also, such heat-treated Mg-Zn-Ca-based parts can be further coated with various types of biocompatible ceramic coatings for slower and more tailored biocorrosion rates.