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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
Applicants:
James J. Benedict, Arvada, CO (US);
Christopher J. Damien, Denver, CO (US);
Inventors:
James J. Benedict, Arvada, CO (US);
Christopher J. Damien, Denver, CO (US);
Assignee:
Zimmer Orthobiologics, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 38/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions for an implantable putty material for delivery of active compounds to a patient. More specifically, the present invention provides a material having a pH of between about 3 and 6 and possessing putty-like physical properties, wherein the composition of the material includes collagen and water. The present invention also provides a method for using the implantable putty material.