Biodegradable guide channels comprised of esters of hyaluronic acid for use in tissue repair as surgical aids
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1. A medical device for use in the treatment of damaged nerve tissue, said device comprising a tubular, biocompatible and bioabsorbable composite, which comprises:
- a matrix comprising a biocompatible, bioabsorbable, water-insoluble ester of hyaluronic acid;
a tubular reinforcement structure comprising interlaced threads comprising a biocompatible, bioabsorbable, water-insoluble ester of hyaluronic acid.
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Abstract
The present invention is drawn to medical devices comprising biodegradable guide channels for use in the repair and regeneration of nerve tissue. The guide channels of the present invention comprise interlaced threads imbedded in a matrix, wherein both the matrix and the threads comprise biocompatible and bioabsorbable esters of hyaluronic acid. The matrix of the present invention further optionally comprises biologically or pharmacologically active factors in association with the guide channels.
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1. A medical device for use in the treatment of damaged nerve tissue, said device comprising a tubular, biocompatible and bioabsorbable composite, which comprises:
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a matrix comprising a biocompatible, bioabsorbable, water-insoluble ester of hyaluronic acid; a tubular reinforcement structure comprising interlaced threads comprising a biocompatible, bioabsorbable, water-insoluble ester of hyaluronic acid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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