Fascia fibrous compositions and methods for their use and manufacture
AssigneeAlloSource
InventorsMatthew Southard, Adrian C. Samaniego, Peter J. Stevens
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention encompass fascia, fat, and dermis fibrous compositions, and methods for their manufacture and use. In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention encompass methods for obtaining a fascia fiber for use in producing a biotextile. Exemplary methods may include treating a cadaveric fascia tissue with acetone, and obtaining the fascia fibers from the treated fascia tissue. In some cases, methods may include processing the fascia fibers to produce the fibrous fascia biotextile.
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A method of producing a fibrous fascia biotextile composition, the method comprising:
- obtaining a deceased donor fascia tissue;
- treating the deceased donor fascia tissue with acetone;
- obtaining intact fascia fibers from the treated deceased donor fascia tissue, wherein the intact fascia fibers have a diameter from 5 to 200 microns and a length greater than 20 cm;
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- processing the intact fascia fibers to produce the fibrous fascia biotextile using a textile or threadmaking process.
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