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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2011
Applicants:
Robin R. Young, Wayne, PA (US);
Richard M. Jay, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Inventors:
Robin R. Young, Wayne, PA (US);
Richard M. Jay, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Assignee:
Liventa Bioscience, Inc., Conshohocken, PA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/08 (2006.01); A61L 27/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61L 27/3604 (2013.01); A61L 2430/10 (2013.01); A61L 27/3662 (2013.01); A61F 2/08 (2013.01);
Abstract
It is described a construct for use in surgical repair of tendon. The construct contains at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues and is generally cylindrical with a C-shaped cross-section to allow for ease of implantation over the tendon. Methods for preparing the construct is described. In addition, an improved method for surgical repair of a damaged or diseased tendon using the construct is also described. The improved method reduces adhesions, scar formation, inflammation and risk of post-operative infection.