US7622130 — Methods and compositions for the non-surgical removal of fat
Method of Use · Assigned to Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-Ucla Medical Center · Expires 2027-12-10 · 2y remaining
What this patent protects
This patent protects methods and compositions for non-surgically removing localized fat deposits using pharmacologically active detergents.
USPTO Abstract
Compositions and methods useful in the non-surgical removal of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients but do not contain phosphotidylcholine. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Kybella (DEOXYCHOLIC ACID) · AbbVie
FDA Patent Use Codes
When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.
| Code | Description | Drug |
|---|---|---|
U-1690 |
— | Kybella |
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