Patents Assigned to Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20030195532
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6599300
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Cell loading device
    Publication number: 20030134411
    Abstract: A cell loading device including a first member having at least one elevated surface and a second member having an opening configured to accommodate the elevated surface of the first member when the second member is positioned adjacent the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Jens L. Petersen, Bruno M. Giannetti
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6592598
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6592599
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6569172
    Abstract: An implantable article for cartilage repair by implantation in an animal. The implantable article includes a support matrix, and chondrocyte cells and a bio-compatible adhesive adhered to an edge of the support matrix, wherein the support matrix is absorbable by the animal. The support matrix is a biocompatible material such as collagen, and the adhesive is autologous fibrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Samuel S. Asculai, Ahmed Idouraine, Bruno Giannetti
  • Method for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020173806
    Abstract: The present invention describes various support matrices to which cells can adhere and proliferate. Such support matrices are useful for implantation in a wound site to promote healing and regeneration of damaged tissue. The present invention further describes an article including a membrane having at least one layer having a porous surface and also including submucosal intestine tissue, and cells adhered to the layer. The present invention further describes that the cells adhered to the layer include chondrocyte cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Bruno M. Giannetti, Samuel S. Asculai, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020151912
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020116015
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020116014
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020091396
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method instruments and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6379367
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine