Method for producing osteosynthesis devices, osteosynthesis devices and implants made of semi-synthetic hybrid material obtained by structural modification of the components of a natural marine biomaterial
AssigneeMbp (Mauritius) Ltd
InventorsGeorges Camprasse, Serge Camprasse
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Abstract
A semi-synthetic hybrid material having a pH from 7 to 7.4 includes an inorganic fraction and a cross-linked organic fraction. The method for producing this material, and osteosynthesis devices or implants made of semi-synthetic hybrid material are also described.
Claims5
A semi-synthetic hybrid material, which is the nacreous aragonitic layer of bivalve mollusks selected from the group consisting of Pinctada maxima, Pinctada margaritifera, Tridacnae maxima, Tridacnae gigas and other Pinctada species, said material comprising an inorganic fraction and a cross-linked organic fraction having cross-linking biopolymer chains formed by cross-linking biopolymer chains with the aid of a cross-linking agent and a physical agent, and said material having a pH from 7 to 7.4.
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