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US 2003/0078673 A1Published application
Neuro decompression device
AssigneeApplied Medical Research
InventorGeorge J. Picha
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Abstract
A neuro decompression device is disclosed that significantly reduces fibroplasia proximate to nerve tissue. The device utilizes particular surface topographies to disrupt scar tissue formation around nerves, and which may include one or more drugs to influence tissue growth.
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A neuro decompression device for placement proximate to a nerve, said device comprising an outer surface configuration adapted for reducing fibroplasia in the vicinity of said device.
A neuro decompression device comprising:
- a foamed member having a size and configuration adapted for placement adjacent to a nerve, said foamed member being an open cell foam having an average cell size of from about 50 microns to about 4000 microns;
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- at least one drug carried by said foamed member.
A method of reducing fibroplasia proximate to a nerve, said method comprising:
- providing a device having a surface topography selected from the group consisting of:
- (i) an irregular outer surface characterized by a plurality of depressions, (ii) an outer surface defining a plurality of outwardly extending projections, (iii) a plurality of fins, and (iv) combinations thereof;
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- placing said device proximate to said nerve, whereby fibroplasia in the vicinity of said device is reduced.
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