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US 2006/0067967 A1Published application
Reinforced foam implants with enhanced integrity for soft tissue repair and regeneration
AssigneeDePuy Mitek, LLC
InventorsSteven Bowman, Izi Bruker, Alireza Rezania, Mora Melican, Francois Binette, Julia Hwang
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Abstract
A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or “scaffold” device is used to repair tissue injuries, particularly injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Such implants are especially useful in methods that involve surgical procedures to repair injuries to ligament, tendon, and nerve tissue in the hand and foot. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair.
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A method for making a reinforced foam, biocompatible tissue implant, comprising:
- providing a solution of a foam forming polymeric material in a suitable solvent;
- providing a mesh containing reinforcing material;
- pressing flat the reinforcing material;
- placing the reinforcing material in a mold in a desired position and at a desired orientation;
- adding the solution to the mold in a controlled manner;
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- lyophilizing the solution to obtain a tissue implant having a mesh reinforced foam component.
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