Foam composite for the repair or regeneration of tissue
MN Vyakarnam, MC Zimmerman… - US Patent …, 2001 - Google Patents
The present invention relates generally to the field of tissue repair and regeneration. More
particularly the present invention relates to porous biocompatible bioabsorbable foams that …
particularly the present invention relates to porous biocompatible bioabsorbable foams that …
Attachment of absorbable tissue scaffolds to fixation devices
JJ Hammer, JH Contiliano, HE Schwartz - US Patent 6,989,034, 2006 - Google Patents
(56) References Cited(57) ABSTRACT US PATENT DOCUMENTS The present invention
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relates to tissue Scaffold implant 4,060,081 A 11/1977 Yannas devices useful in the repair …
Implantable tissue repair device
QB Bao, HA Yuan - US Patent 6,224,630, 2001 - Google Patents
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8/1958 WilSOIl- A surgical device and related method and kit for use in 279517828 9/1960 …
Bone implants with central chambers
DC Paul, HW Emch, B Schenk, IIML Boyer… - US Patent …, 2006 - Google Patents
A bone fusion implant for repair or replacement of bone includes a hollow body formed from
at least two bone fragments which are configured and dimensioned for mutual engagement …
at least two bone fragments which are configured and dimensioned for mutual engagement …
Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus
JC Cauthen III, MM Burns, LW Wales, BL Dukart… - US Patent …, 2009 - Google Patents
The present invention provides methods and devices for treat ing the annulus of an
intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device …
intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device …
Biodegradable implant
KA Athanasiou, BD Boyan - US Patent 5,876,452, 1999 - Google Patents
Biodegradable, porous, polymeric implant material provides substantially continuous
release of bioactive agent during in vivo use. Bioactive agent is initially released in amounts …
release of bioactive agent during in vivo use. Bioactive agent is initially released in amounts …
Surgical devices having a biodegradable material with a therapeutic agent
PM Bonutti, MV Brillhart - US Patent 6,908,466, 2005 - Google Patents
The present invention includes an assembly for use in Surgical applications in humans. The
assembly may include two components, at least one of which comprises a heat bondable …
assembly may include two components, at least one of which comprises a heat bondable …
Bone-tendon-bone implant
F Dinger, D Lee, G Niederauer… - US Patent App. 11 …, 2005 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND [0002] In high-impact sports, ligaments are often injured through tWisting of
the knee or through an impact to the side of the knee. Primarily, the anterior cruciate …
the knee or through an impact to the side of the knee. Primarily, the anterior cruciate …
Intervertebral allograft spacer
DC Paul, H Emch, B Schenk - US Patent 6,986,788, 2006 - Google Patents
An allogenic intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant is a piece of
allogenic bone conform ing in size and shape with a portion of an end plate of a vertebra …
allogenic bone conform ing in size and shape with a portion of an end plate of a vertebra …
Porous β-tricalcium phosphate granules for regeneration of bone tissue
PS Dalal, GR Dimaano, CA Toth… - US Patent 6,949,251, 2005 - Google Patents
Aporous [3-tricalcium phosphate material for bone implan tation is provided. The multiple
pores in the porous TCP body are separate discrete voids and are not interconnected. The …
pores in the porous TCP body are separate discrete voids and are not interconnected. The …