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Bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymers for tissue engineering
Assignee: Tepha Inc
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Filing: 2000-03-03
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Granted: 2003-02-04
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Expires: 2020-03-03
Abstract
Abstract Bioabsorbable biocompatible polymers which provide a good match between their properties and those of certain tissue structures are provided. The bioabsorbable biocompatible polymers can be prepared with tensile strengths, elongation to breaks, and/or tensile modulus (Young's modulus) values of the tissues of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, kidney and genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems, as well as those of the oral, dental, periodontal, and skin tissues. Methods for processing the bioabsorbable biocompatible polymers into tissue engineering devices are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Simon F. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/18; A61L31/00; A61L31/04; A61L31/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2525
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A composition or device for use in tissue engineering comprising a bioabsorbable biocompatible polymer comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate, wherein the composition or device has one or more mechanical properties selected from the group consisting of stress, strain, stress-strain, stress-strain hysteresis, stress-strain relaxation, viscoelasticity, contraction stress, resting stress, Young's modulus, tensile strength, durability, yield point, failure strength, toughness, ductility, softness, hardness, creep, elastic deformation, wear resistance, shear failure, roughness, compressive strength, load capacity, modulus of elasticity, ultimate compressive strength, yield strength, stress-strain relationship, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, flexural modulus, shear modulus, contact angle, surface tension, adhesive strength, surface free energy, bending strength, shear strength, bonding strength, bending strength, bending stiffness, compressive modulus, bending modulus, fracture toughness, elongation, fiber strength, fiber modulus, fiber elongation, thermal expansion coefficient, fracture toughness, static and dynamic elasticity, longitudinal stretch, radial stretch, stress and strain, circumferential stretch, ultimate elongation, viscosity, expansion, static and kinetic coefficients of friction, plasticity, axial tension, shock absorbance, bearing strength, formability, rigidity, stress rupture, bend radius, impact strength, and fatigue strength, equivalent to the same properties of a differentiated tissue or tissue structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A composition or device for use in tissue engineering comprising a bioabsorbable biocompatible polymer comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate, wherein the composition or device has one or more mechanical properties selected from the group consisting of stress, strain, stress-strain, stress-strain hysteresis, stress-strain relaxation, viscoelasticity, contraction stress, resting stress, Young's modulus, tensile strength, durability, yield point, failure strength, toughness, ductility, softness, hardness, creep, elastic deformation, wear resistance, shear failure, roughness, compressive strength, load capacity, modulus of elasticity, ultimate compressive strength, yield strength, stress-strain relationship, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, flexural modulus, shear modulus, contact angle, surface tension, adhesive strength, surface free energy, bending strength, shear strength, bonding strength, bending strength, bending stiffness, compressive modulus, bending modulus, fracture toughness, elongation, fiber strength, fiber modulus, fiber elongation, thermal expansion coefficient, fracture toughness, static and dynamic elasticity, longitudinal stretch, radial stretch, stress and strain, circumferential stretch, ultimate elongation, viscosity, expansion, static and kinetic coefficients of friction, plasticity, axial tension, shock absorbance, bearing strength, formability, rigidity, stress rupture, bend radius, impact strength, and fatigue strength, equivalent to the same properties of a differentiated tissue or tissue structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer degrades in vivo in less than one year.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has an extension to break of over 25%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein the polymer is in the form of a fiber and the extension to break is over 45%.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has a tensile strength less than 10,000 psi.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The polymer of claim 5 wherein the polymer is in the form of a fiber and the tensile strength is less than 50,000 psi.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has a Young's modulus of less than 100,000 psi.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The polymer of claim 7 wherein the polymer is in the form of a fiber and the Young's modulus is less than 200,000 psi.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has a melting temperature less than 190° C.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature less than 20° C.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the polymer has two or more properties selected from the group consisting of extension to break over 25%, tensile strength less than 10,000 psi, Young's modulus less than 100,000 psi, glass transition less than 20° C., and melting temperature less than 190° C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is selected from the group consisting of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, kidney, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, nervous, oral, breast, periodontal, and skin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the mechanical property is selected from the group consisting of tensile strength, Young's modulus, elongation to break, hardness, compressive strength, burst strength, toughness, and impact strength.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is cartilage and the polymer has a tensile strength of 435 psi±25%.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is skin and the polymer has a tensile strength of 1,100 psi±25%.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of clam 1 wherein the tissue is tendon and the polymer has a tensile strength of 7,700 psi±25%.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of clam 1 wherein the tissue is tendon and the polymer has a tensile strength of 7,700 psi±25%.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is aorta and the polymer has a tensile strength of 160 psi±25%.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is cardiac muscle and the polymer has a tensile strength of 16 psi±25%.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is bone and a polymer has a tensile strength of 10,000 psi±25%.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is enamel and the polymer has a tensile strength of 1,600 psi±25%.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is skin and the polymer has an ultimate elongation of 78%±25%.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is tendon and the polymer has an ultimate elongation of 10%±25%.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is cartilage and polymer has an ultimate elongation of 30%±25%.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is heart and the polymer has an ultimate elongation of 10-15%±25%.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is aorta and the polymer has an ultimate elongation in the transverse and longitudinal directions of 77-81%±25%.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the tissue is skin and the polymer has a Young's modulus of 2,000-18,000 psi±25%.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
275 words
A device comprising a bioabsorbable biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, wherein the device has one of more mechanical properties equivalent to a specific tissue or tissue structure, wherein the device is selected from the group consisting of a tissue engineering scaffold, guided tissue repair material, wound dressing, drug delivery vehicle, anti-adhesion material, cell encapsulation material, coating, implant, stent, orthopaedic device, prosthetic, adhesive, diagnostic, sutures, surgical meshes, staples, meniscus repair and regeneration devices, screws (interference screws and meniscal screws), bone plates and plating systems, cardiovascular patches, pericardial patches, slings, pins, anti-adhesion barriers, articular cartilage repair devices, nerve guides, tendon and ligament repair devices, atrial septal defect pathces, bulking and filling agents, vein valves, bone marrow scaffolds, bone graft scaffolds, skin substitutes, dural substitutes, ocular implants, spinal fusion cages, and muscular implants (cardiac and skelatal), wherein the mechanical properties are selected from the group consisting of stress, strain, stress-strain, stress-strain hysteresis, stress-strain relaxation, viscoelasticity, contraction stress, resting stress, Young's modulus, tensile strength, durability, yield point, failure strength, toughness, ductility, softness, hardness, creep, elastic deformation, wear resistance, shear failure, roughness, compressive strength, load capacity, modulus of elasticity, ultimate compressive strength, yield strength, stress-strain relationship, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, flexural modulus, shear modulus, contact angles, surface tension, adhesive strength, surface free energy, bending strength, shear strength, bonding strength, bending strength, bending stiffness, compressive modulus, bending modulus, fracture toughness, elongation, fiber strength, fiber modulus, fiber elongation, thermal expansion coefficient, fracture toughness, static and dynamic elasticity, longitudinal stretch, radial stretch, stress and strain, circumferential stretch, ultimate elongation, viscosity, expansion, static and kinetic coefficients of friction, plasticity, axial tension, shock absorbance, bearing strength, formability, rigidity, stress rupture, bend radius, impact strength, and fatigue strength.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
275 words
A device comprising a bioabsorbable biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, wherein the device has one of more mechanical properties equivalent to a specific tissue or tissue structure, wherein the device is selected from the group consisting of a tissue engineering scaffold, guided tissue repair material, wound dressing, drug delivery vehicle, anti-adhesion material, cell encapsulation material, coating, implant, stent, orthopaedic device, prosthetic, adhesive, diagnostic, sutures, surgical meshes, staples, meniscus repair and regeneration devices, screws (interference screws and meniscal screws), bone plates and plating systems, cardiovascular patches, pericardial patches, slings, pins, anti-adhesion barriers, articular cartilage repair devices, nerve guides, tendon and ligament repair devices, atrial septal defect pathces, bulking and filling agents, vein valves, bone marrow scaffolds, bone graft scaffolds, skin substitutes, dural substitutes, ocular implants, spinal fusion cages, and muscular implants (cardiac and skelatal), wherein the mechanical properties are selected from the group consisting of stress, strain, stress-strain, stress-strain hysteresis, stress-strain relaxation, viscoelasticity, contraction stress, resting stress, Young's modulus, tensile strength, durability, yield point, failure strength, toughness, ductility, softness, hardness, creep, elastic deformation, wear resistance, shear failure, roughness, compressive strength, load capacity, modulus of elasticity, ultimate compressive strength, yield strength, stress-strain relationship, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, flexural modulus, shear modulus, contact angles, surface tension, adhesive strength, surface free energy, bending strength, shear strength, bonding strength, bending strength, bending stiffness, compressive modulus, bending modulus, fracture toughness, elongation, fiber strength, fiber modulus, fiber elongation, thermal expansion coefficient, fracture toughness, static and dynamic elasticity, longitudinal stretch, radial stretch, stress and strain, circumferential stretch, ultimate elongation, viscosity, expansion, static and kinetic coefficients of friction, plasticity, axial tension, shock absorbance, bearing strength, formability, rigidity, stress rupture, bend radius, impact strength, and fatigue strength.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 27 wherein the device is a tissue engineering scaffold or matrix.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the polymer degrades in vivo in less than two years.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue engineering scaffold which has different properties in different regions.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the scaffold or matrix is flexible.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue is heart valve or blood vessel.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue engineering scaffold or matrix is for tissue engineering of musculoskeletal tissue.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue is selected from the group consisting of cartilage, tendon, ligament, and bone.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue engineering scaffold or matrix is for tissue engineering of genitourinary tissue.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 28 wherein the tissue forms a structure selected from the group consisting of bladder, ureter, and urethra.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 28 for tissue engineering of gingiva.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 28 seeded with cells for implantation.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 28 further comprising materials selected from the group consisting of other polymers, compounds, additives, biologically active substances, growth factors, cell attachment factors, and drugs.
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