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US 8,197,837 B2Granted
Method of preparation of bioabsorbable porous reinforced tissue implants and implants thereof
AssigneeDePuy Mitek, LLC
InventorsDennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Iksoo Chun, Mora Carolynne Melican
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Abstract
A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, consists of a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a lyophilizing solvent. The reinforcement may be annealed and/or coated.
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A method of repairing damaged tissue, comprising:
- providing a biocompatible tissue implant comprising:
- a biocompatible polymeric foam, said foam soluble in a lyophilizing solvent;
- a biocompatible polymeric reinforcement member, said reinforcement member soluble in the lyophilizing solvent;
- and, a polymeric coating having a thickness applied to the reinforcement member, said coating comprising a coating polymer, wherein said coating polymer is substantially insoluble in said lyophilizing solvent;
- and, placing the implant in a desired position at a site relative to a tissue injury.
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