Connective tissue repair technology
US10155068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable prosthetic device for the repair of damaged cartilage including methods of implantation and repair. The prosthetic device is formed from a biocompatible pad having an open structure connected to a textile or non-woven sheet-like anchor. In one embodiment the anchor comprises legs that extend away from a perimeter region of the pad and spaced apart along their respective lengths such that an in unfolded orientation, the longitudinal edges of neighbouring legs are not in contact with one another and a spatial gap is provided between the anchoring legs. The anchor may also be provided in the form of strips to which anchorage sutures or other medical cords may be attached to fixate the device between connective tissue.
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