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Fibrous bone filler and process of producing the same

US4904257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249921
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fibrous bone filler having an excellent biocompatibility. The bone filler comprises fibers containing hydroxyl apatite. The hydroxyl apatite is "intact", that is, the hydroxyl apatite substantially retains its hydroxyl groups.

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