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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2002
John F. Wironen, Gainesville, FL (US);
Chris Seid, Gainesville, FL (US);
Rebecca Jaw, Gainesville, FL (US);
Thien Doan, Gainesville, FL (US);
Gregg Ritter, Gainesville, FL (US);
Russell S. Donda, Gainesville, FL (US);
John F. Wironen, Gainesville, FL (US);
Chris Seid, Gainesville, FL (US);
Rebecca Jaw, Gainesville, FL (US);
Thien Doan, Gainesville, FL (US);
Gregg Ritter, Gainesville, FL (US);
Russell S. Donda, Gainesville, FL (US);
Regeneration Technologies, Inc., Alachua, FL (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are novel injectable, biocompatible compositions, preferably, comprising a combination of particulate, processed tissue and a carrier. Specifically disclosed are compositions comprising acellular, pulverized dermis combined with at least one glycosaminoglycan and/or gelatin. The subject compositions provide for improved retention of the composition at the site of implantation. Also disclosed are medical applications using the disclosed compositions, such as cosmetic enhancement or filling in of voids due to abnormalities, injuries, surgery, or aging. In addition, kits comprising at least one container of a freeze-dried, particulate tissue and at least one container of a glycosaminoglycan, or crude platelet extract and used thereof as a wound treatment/dressing, are disclosed.