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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2007
Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Northampton, MA (US);
Akihiko Kusanagi, Brookline, MA (US);
Robert Lane Smith, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Northampton, MA (US);
Akihiko Kusanagi, Brookline, MA (US);
Robert Lane Smith, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Histogenics Corporation, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
A method and a means for repair and reconstruction of ruptured ligaments and tendons by in vivo or ex vivo repair and reconstruction surgical procedures. The method comprises providing a biodegradable sleeve placed around the frayed edges of an injured ligament or tendon for protecting the ligament or tendon injury with a protective shield. A composition comprising a biodegradable tissue adhesive applied on top of, around and/or between the frayed edges of the injured ligament.