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Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Patent: 6,355,006


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Summary for Patent: 6,355,006
Scope and claims summary:
Title: Method and apparatus for cartilage growth stimulation
Abstract:A kit of elements including an ultrasonic generator, transducers with connecting cables, and a means for locating the transducers over areas of the body containing cartilage, is provided with the surgical instruments for post-surgical application to ultrasonically stimulate the cartilage growth, thus relieving the effects of surgical intervention.
Inventor(s): Ryaby; John P. (Essex Falls, NJ), Talish; Roger J. (Hillsborough, NJ), Rose; Emery (Astoria, NY), Winder; Alan A. (Westport, CT), Urgovitch, Sr.; Kenneth (Clifton, NJ)
Assignee: Exogen, Inc. (Piscataway, NJ)
Application Number:09/436,999
Patent Claims:see list of patent claims

Details for Patent 6,355,006

Applicant Tradename Biologic Ingredient Dosage Form BLA Approval Date Patent No. Expiredate
Vericel Corporation CARTICEL SM SERVICE autologous cultured chondrocytes Injection 103661 August 22, 1997 6,355,006 2017-02-06
Vericel Corporation MACI autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane Cell Sheets 125603 December 13, 2016 6,355,006 2017-02-06
>Applicant >Tradename >Biologic Ingredient >Dosage Form >BLA >Approval Date >Patent No. >Expiredate

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