Fatty-acid based particles
AssigneeAtrium Medical Corporation
InventorsThomas M. SWANICK, Joseph FERRARO, Lisa ROGERS, Paul MARTAKOS
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.
Claims4
1-42. (canceled)
Fatty acid particles made from a method of forming therapeutic fatty acid particles that comprises the steps of:
- (a) curing a fish oil to form a bioabsorbable material comprising fatty acids cross-linked directly to each other by bonds formed during the curing process, wherein the bioabsorbable material is hydrolysable by tissue into non-inflammatory components;
- (b) combining the material and a therapeutic agent to form a composition;
- (b) submerging, surrounding, or suspending the composition in a cryogenic liquid;
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- (d) fragmenting the composition to form the fatty acid particles, wherein the fatty acid particles are therapeutic particles that comprise cross-linked fish oil fatty acids and the therapeutic agent.
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