Reinforced Orthopedic devices
US10675141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable tensile load-bearing grafts having synthetic components stitched through biological components are disclosed. The synthetic components can be biodegradable and/or non-biodegradable and of differing tensile strengths from each other and the biological component. Methods of making the grafts are also disclosed.
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