Injectable and swellable microspheres for tissue bulking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8932637
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13962025

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The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, swellable, hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical microspheres useful for tissue bulking. The invention also relates to methods of tissue bulking, particularly for the treatment of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, urinary incontinence, or urinary reflux disease, using the injectable compositions.

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BIOSPHERE MEDICAL INC1600 WEST MERIT PARKWAY SOUTH JORDAN UT 84095

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Boschetti, Egisto Gougenot, FR 83 2503
Thomas, Richard Lincoln, US 106 5296
Vogel, Jean-Marie Boxborough, US 41 846

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