Patents Assigned to AFcell Medical
  • Publication number: 20130238100
    Abstract: A construct for use in an abdominal surgery is described. The construct contains an allograft having at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues, and has a size and shape appropriate for covering an incision or a surgical site resulting from the surgery. Methods of preparing the construct and using it in an abdominal surgery are also described. The products and methods improve the performance of the abdominal surgery, e.g., by reducing adhesions, scar formation while also reducing inflammation and risk of post-operative infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AFcell Medical
    Inventor: Robin R. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20120035743
    Abstract: A construct for use in a minimally invasive surgery is described. The construct contains an allograft having at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues, and is adapted for insertion into a small incision or a cannula employed in the minimally invasive surgery for access to the surgical site. The allograft has a shape appropriate for covering the surgical site. Methods of preparing the construct and using it in a minimally invasive surgery are also described. The products and methods improve the performance of the minimally invasive surgery, e.g., by reducing adhesions, scar formation while also reducing inflammation and risk of post-operative infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: AFcell Medical
    Inventors: Robin R. YOUNG, Alessandro CANONACO, Richard M. JAY
  • Publication number: 20120010727
    Abstract: Improved methods for sport injury surgeries are described. The improvement includes covering a damaged site of fascia with at least one of an amniotic fluid and a construct for use in surgical repair of the sport injury prior to wound closing. The construct contains an allograft comprising at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues and the construct has a size and shape suitable for covering the damaged site of fascia. The method improves fascial membrane repair, reduces complications and recovery time of sport injury surgeries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: AFcell Medical
    Inventors: Robin R. YOUNG, Richard M. JAY
  • Publication number: 20110307059
    Abstract: It is described a construct for use in surgical repair of tendon. The construct contains at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues and is generally cylindrical with a C-shaped cross-section to allow for ease of implantation over the tendon. Methods for preparing the construct is described. In addition, an improved method for surgical repair of a damaged or diseased tendon using the construct is also described. The improved method reduces adhesions, scar formation, inflammation and risk of post-operative infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: AFcell Medical
    Inventors: Robin R. Young, Richard M. Jay