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US 2006/0134079 A1Published application
Implantable medical devices comprising isolated extracellular matrix
AssigneeCardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
InventorsHaris Sih, Joseph Pastore
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Abstract
Implantable devices containing extracellular matrix and methods of using the devices are provided.
Claims40
A lead or generator comprising isolated extracellular matrix (ECM).
A method comprising applying isolated ECM to a lead or generator in an amount effective to enhance wound repair after implantation of the lead or generator.
A method, comprising:
- introducing to a mammal a lead or generator comprising an amount of isolated ECM effective to inhibit pocket erosion and/or to enhance wound repair associated with implantation of the lead or generator.
A method, comprising:
- introducing to a mammal a lead or generator comprising an amount of isolated ECM effective to improve pacing and defibrillation thresholds after implantation of the lead or generator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.