Bone graft
US-9211360-B2 · Dec 15, 2015 · US
Tissue repair and replacement
US9504574B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9504574-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514631738-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | Aug 22, 2003 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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Tissue fixation devices are provided. The devices include a first component and a second component, the components having different rates of in vivo degradation. The first component and second component are arranged so that, upon degradation of one of the components, the other component provides a scaffold into which bone can grow.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of tissue repair or replacement, comprising: implanting in a patient a tissue repair or replacement device having at least a first and a second components, the first component having a higher rate of in vivo degradation than the second component, and the first and second components being arranged relative to each other so that, after implantation of the device, the first component degrades in vivo leaving a scaffold formed of the second component, th…
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- What does patent US9504574B2 cover?
- Tissue fixation devices are provided. The devices include a first component and a second component, the components having different rates of in vivo degradation. The first component and second component are arranged so that, upon degradation of one of the components, the other component provides a scaffold into which bone can grow.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/28. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 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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