Tendon or ligament with an elongated body comprising a flexible median part and at least
one end part showing a different tensile stiffness from that of the median part, said body …

(57) ABSTRACT A method for manufacturing a device for regenerating bio logical tissues,
particularly for regenerating tissues of the central nervous system, and a device that can be …

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and Shortcomings of the prior art
discussed above by providing a new and improved prosthesis for repairing a tissue or …

A surgical implant adapted for repairing a tissue or muscle wall defect comprises an areal,
flexible basic structure which defines a primary region and at least one arm starting from the …

A device is used for expanding a surgical operation or an ulceration, particularly a deep
ulceration, and for maintaining it in expanded condition. The device incorporates a spiral …

A structure suitable for in vivo implantation as a tension member to substitute for tension
members such as ligaments and tendons. The structure includes an elongate member which …

The instant disclosure is directed to flexible electrospun fiber rods and methods of
manufacturing such rods. A scaffold may comprise a flexible rod having a spiral cross …

(57) ABSTRACT A device for treating a damaged tissue includes an expand able scaffold
positionable in a portion of a luminal tissue structure of a mammal; and maintained via stent …

The tissue supporting devices of this invention are generally cylindrical or tubular in overall
shape and of Such a configuration as to allow radial expansion for enlargement. They are …

An electroSpinning apparatus and methodology is described that produces medical devices,
such as scaffolds that induce the formation of a natural fibrous structure (primarily col lagen …