System and method to fuse bone
US11197760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant is provided that is operable to be disposed between and fuse two sections of a bone. The implant includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer at least partially surrounds the inner layer and is operable to abut against the two sections of the bone. The outer layer is porous and/or fibrous and is operable to receive at least one cellular growth factor.
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