Composite scaffold for the repair, reconstruction, and regeneration of soft tissues
US11116622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/419
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite scaffold having a highly porous interior with increased surface area and void volume is surrounded by a flexible support structure that substantially maintains its three-dimensional shape under tension and provides mechanical reinforcement during repair or reconstruction of soft tissue while simultaneously facilitating regeneration of functional tissue.
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