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Patent: 9,061,064


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Summary for Patent: 9,061,064
Title:Implantable devices for chemonucleolysis of intervertebral discs
Abstract: Devices for the treatment of intervertebral discs are described. The devices, when implanted into the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc, provide for the controlled release of active agents into the disc. The active agent can be a chemonucleolytic agent such as chymopapain. The device can also comprise one or more binders. The device can be an elongate solid body having a tapered or rounded insertion end. Alternatively, the device can include a plurality of particles.
Inventor(s): Trieu; Hai H. (Cordova, TN)
Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Application Number:11/605,815
Patent Claims:see list of patent claims

Details for Patent 9,061,064

Applicant Tradename Biologic Ingredient Dosage Form BLA Approval Date Patent No. Expiredate
Discure Medical, Llc CHYMODIACTIN chymopapain For Injection 018663 11/10/1982 ⤷  Try a Trial 2023-08-06
Discure Medical, Llc CHYMODIACTIN chymopapain For Injection 018663 08/21/1984 ⤷  Try a Trial 2023-08-06
Smith & Nephew, Inc. SANTYL collagenase Ointment 101995 06/04/1965 ⤷  Try a Trial 2023-08-06
>Applicant >Tradename >Biologic Ingredient >Dosage Form >BLA >Approval Date >Patent No. >Expiredate

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