Biocompatible implants and methods of making and attaching the same
Abstract
The invention provides a biocompatible silicone implant that can be securely affixed to living tissue through interaction with integral membrane proteins (integrins). A silicone article containing a laser-activated surface is utilized to make the implant. One example is an implantable prosthesis to treat blindness caused by outer retinal degenerative diseases. The device bypasses damaged photoreceptors and electrically stimulates the undamaged neurons of the retina. Electrical stimulation is achieved using a silicone microelectrode array (MEA). A safe, protein adhesive is used in attaching the MEA to the retinal surface and assist in alleviating focal pressure effects. Methods of making and attaching such implants are also provided.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1160226
- Patent Number(s):
- 8852290
- Application Number:
- 12/041,651
- Assignee:
- Doheny Eye Institute (Los Angeles, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61F - FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61L - METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2008 Mar 03
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Citation Formats
Rowley, Adrian P, Laude, Lucien D, Humayun, Mark S, Weiland, James D, Lotfi, Atoosa, and Markland, Jr., Francis S. Biocompatible implants and methods of making and attaching the same. United States: N. p., 2014.
Web.
Rowley, Adrian P, Laude, Lucien D, Humayun, Mark S, Weiland, James D, Lotfi, Atoosa, & Markland, Jr., Francis S. Biocompatible implants and methods of making and attaching the same. United States.
Rowley, Adrian P, Laude, Lucien D, Humayun, Mark S, Weiland, James D, Lotfi, Atoosa, and Markland, Jr., Francis S. Tue .
"Biocompatible implants and methods of making and attaching the same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1160226.
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abstractNote = {The invention provides a biocompatible silicone implant that can be securely affixed to living tissue through interaction with integral membrane proteins (integrins). A silicone article containing a laser-activated surface is utilized to make the implant. One example is an implantable prosthesis to treat blindness caused by outer retinal degenerative diseases. The device bypasses damaged photoreceptors and electrically stimulates the undamaged neurons of the retina. Electrical stimulation is achieved using a silicone microelectrode array (MEA). A safe, protein adhesive is used in attaching the MEA to the retinal surface and assist in alleviating focal pressure effects. Methods of making and attaching such implants are also provided.},
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