Patents Assigned to Ed. Geistlich Soehne AG fur Chemische Industrie Switzerland
  • Method for promoting regeneration of surface cartilage in a damaged joint using multi-layer covering
    Publication number: 20020013627
    Abstract: A method of promoting regeneration of surface cartilage of a joint includes the steps of covering the area to be treated with a patch which includes a sheet of collagen membrane material. The collagen membrane material has at least one barrier layer to prevent passage of cells therethrough. The collagen membrane further includes a matrix layer predominantly of collagen II having an open sponge-like texture. The patch is fixed over the area to be treated, and the area is allowed to regenerate cartilage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: Ed. Geistlich Soehne AG fur Chemische Industrie Switzerland
    Inventors: Peter Geistlich, Lothar Schloesser