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Ligament and tendon replacement constructs and methods for production and use thereof
US8945218B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8945218-B2 |
| Application number | US-75388907-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | Mar 24, 2000 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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Degradable, polymeric fiber-based, three-dimensional braided scaffolds for use as graft materials in ligament and tendon repair, reconstruction and replacement are provided. Also provided are methods for preparing these scaffolds.
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What is claimed is: 1. A ligament or tendon scaffold comprising: a three-dimensional braid prepared by a three dimensional braiding technique, said braid comprising biodegradable polymer fibers, wherein said braid terminates in three-dimensional, braided first and second attachment ends and said braid includes a three-dimensional, braided middle region that differs from both of said attachment ends in size, braiding angle, porosity, and mechanical strength to facilitate a diff…
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- What does patent US8945218B2 cover?
- Degradable, polymeric fiber-based, three-dimensional braided scaffolds for use as graft materials in ligament and tendon repair, reconstruction and replacement are provided. Also provided are methods for preparing these scaffolds.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Laurencin Cato T, Ko Frank K, Cooper James A, and 3 more
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- Primary CPC classification A61F2/08. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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