Biodegradable Elastomeric Patch for Treating Cardiac or Cardiovascular Condition

Focused on Method for Treating Damage or a Defect in Cardiac or Cardiovascular Tissue

Inventors: Kazuro Lee Fujimoto: Kimimasa Tobita: Jianjun Guan: William R. Wagner PhD: Bradley Barth Keller

Patent Number: 11/823,359

Abstract

Provided herein is a biodegradable elastomeric patch that can be implanted on a heart or other portions of the cardiovascular system to repair tissue deficiencies or tissue damage. The biodegradable elastomeric patch may be engineered to have mechanical properties similar to that of soft tissue and to provide mechanical support to the damaged tissue. The biodegradable elastomeric patch also may comprise therapeutic agents to aid in the healing process. Methods also are provided for using a biodegradable elastomeric patch for treating patients suffering from tissue damage or tissue deficiencies in the cardiac or cardiovascular system.
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