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System and method to fuse bone

US11253366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2019
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 31, 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 a material that is operable to abut against the two sections of the bone. The material is porous and/or fibrous and is operable to receive at least one cellular growth factor.

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