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Manufacture of bone graft substitutes

US6630153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for manufacturing a bone graft substitute. A powder compaction process is utilized to generate a shaped product comprised of a granulated bone material, such as demineralized bone matrix. In addition, a processing aid is utilized to facilitate compaction of the granulated bone material and for release of the product from the die.

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