/Epineurium Repair Device And Methods Of Use Thereof
Abstract

The subject invention relates generally to the repair of severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium in a patient in need of such treatment. In particular, the present invention provides devices and methods of repairing severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium. In some embodiments, a device is provided for the in vivo repair of severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium comprising: a pliable collagen membrane comprising a first surface and a second surface, said first surface having a plurality of protruding collagen bundles and said second surface comprising a plurality of apertures, said apertures and said collagen bundles arranged to form a self-engaging attachment when said first surface and said second surface are placed together.

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What is claimed is:

The subject invention relates generally to the repair of severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium in a patient in need of such treatment. In particular, the present invention provides devices and methods of repairing severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium. In some embodiments, a device is provided for the in vivo repair of severed or damaged nerve and/or epineurium comprising: a pliable collagen membrane comprising a first surface and a second surface, said first surface having a plurality of protruding collagen bundles and said second surface comprising a plurality of apertures, said apertures and said collagen bundles arranged to form a self-engaging attachment when said first surface and said second surface are placed together.
Timeline
Filed
05/19/2026
Published
09/17/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
A61B 17/11:for performing anastomosis; Buttons for anastomosis
A61L 27/24:Collagen