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Patent: 6,355,006

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Summary for Patent: 6,355,006

Title:	Method and apparatus for cartilage growth stimulation
Abstract:	A kit of elements including an ultrasonic generator, transducers with connecting cables, and a means for locating the transducers over areas of the body containing cartilage, is provided with the surgical instruments for post-surgical application to ultrasonically stimulate the cartilage growth, thus relieving the effects of surgical intervention.
Inventor(s):	Ryaby; John P. (Essex Falls, NJ), Talish; Roger J. (Hillsborough, NJ), Rose; Emery (Astoria, NY), Winder; Alan A. (Westport, CT), Urgovitch, Sr.; Kenneth (Clifton, NJ)
Assignee:	Exogen, Inc. (Piscataway, NJ)
Application Number:	09/436,999
Patent Claims:	see list of patent claims

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Vericel Corporation	CARTICEL SM SERVICE	autologous cultured chondrocytes	Injection	103661	August 22, 1997	6,355,006	2019-11-09
Vericel Corporation	MACI	autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane	Cell Sheets	125603	December 13, 2016	6,355,006	2019-11-09
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