Manufacture of bone graft substitutes
US6630153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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