Solid filled implants
US6544287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A container for a tissue implantable solid filler material is disclosed. The filler material can be directly inserted into a cavity within the tissue or into a shell can be inserted into the cavity which either already contains the filler or has the filler added thereto during implantation. Methods for packaging the filler material are also disclosed.
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