METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE FOR DRY USE IN AN IMPLANT
A method of preparing biological tissue for use as a component of an implant, in particular as part of a heart valve prosthesis, which can be implanted by catheter. The biological tissue is subjected to a dimensional and structural stabilization step and is dried. For the dimensional and structural...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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08.10.2015
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Summary: | A method of preparing biological tissue for use as a component of an implant, in particular as part of a heart valve prosthesis, which can be implanted by catheter. The biological tissue is subjected to a dimensional and structural stabilization step and is dried. For the dimensional and structural stabilization, a combination of a first, polyethylene glycol-containing solution and at least one second, glycerol-containing solution is used. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US201514671112 |