Joint Replica Models and Methods of Using Same for Testing Medical Devices
OwnerChristopher Sakezlesinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are joint replica models that are designed to enable simulated use testing by medical device companies, medical device designers, individual inventors, or any other entity interested in the performance of medical devices. These models are unique in possessing a level of complexity that allows them to be substituted for either a live animal, an animal cadaver, or a human cadaver in the testing of these devices. These models are further characterized by a similarity of geometry, individual component physical properties, and component-to-component interfacial properties with the appropriate target tissue and anatomy.
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An artificial joint replica model configured to geometrically mimic a human or nonhuman animal joint, said model comprising:
- a first artificial bone component comprising a proximal end and a distal end and comprised of a tissue analog material simulating at least one physical characteristic of living bone;
- a second artificial bone component comprising a proximal end and a distal end and comprised of a tissue analog material simulating at least one physical characteristic of living bone;
- wherein said distal end of said first artificial bone component and said proximal end of said second artificial bone component geometrically mimic the ends of two bones that form a human or nonhuman animal joint;
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- an artificial cartilage layer comprised of an analog material simulating at least one physical characteristic of cartilage and disposed onto at least a portion of said distal end of said first artificial bone component or said proximal end of said second artificial bone component, or both.
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