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Last Updated: April 24, 2024

Claims for Patent: 5,589,171

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Summary for Patent: 5,589,171

Title:	Treatment of Dupuytren\'s disease with collagenase
Abstract:	Dupuytren\'s disease is treated by applying collagenase to the affected palmar fascia.
Inventor(s):	Wegman; Thomas L. (North Merrick, NY)
Assignee:	Advance Biofactures of Curacao (Brievengat, AN)
Application Number:	08/294,097
Patent Claims:	1. A method of treating an individual suffering from Dupuytren's disease which comprises applying an effective amount of collagenase to a fibrous of the affected fascia. 2. A method according to claim 1 wherein the amount of collagenase is within the range of about 100 to about 7,500 ABC units. 3. A method according to claim 1 wherein the collagenase is applied in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in a concentration of about 100 to about 10,000 ABC units collagenase per ml. 4. A method according to claim 3 wherein the concentration of collagenase is within the range of about 300 to about 700 ABC units per ml. 5. A method according to claim 3 wherein the carrier is aqueous. 6. A method according to claim 1 wherein the collagenase is applied to the fibrous cord. 7. A method according to claim 6 wherein collagenase in a liquid pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is injected into the fibrous cord.

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	SANTYL	collagenase	Ointment	101995	06/04/1965	⤷ Try a Trial	2039-03-29
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