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Bone-equivalent and method for preparation thereof

US4485097A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1983
Grant dateNov 27, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/919
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone-equivalent, useful in the fabrication of prostheses, is disclosed which is prepared from a hydrated collagen lattice contracted by fibroblast cells and containing demineralized bone powder.

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