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Treated corneal prosthetic device

  • US 5,171,318 A
  • Filed: 01/21/1992
  • Issued: 12/15/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A treated corneal prosthetic device for subepithelial implantation in a human or animal cornea comprising a prosthetic device having on its surface a coating comprising crosslinked or uncrosslinked fibronectin or a biologically active fragment or analog of fibronectin, the surface of the prosthetic device comprising a synthetic polymeric material which is pre-treated to chemically modify said material to make it capable of binding said fibronectin, fragment or analog, whereby the coating is supportive for corneal epithelial cells and supports the attachment, growth and migration of corneal epithelial tissues across the surface of the prosthetic device.

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