Porous implant system and treatment method
US6840960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A porous implant system includes a gradient source adapted for transferring a gradient to an interface connected to an implant at a patient situs. The gradient source is controlled by a programmable controller. The implant is bonded to the patient by tissue ingrowth, which is facilitated by the gradient formed across the porous portion of the implant. A treatment method and includes the steps of providing a porous implant, connecting same to a gradient source through an interface, forming a gradient across the implant and controlling the operation of the gradient source according to a predetermined and preprogrammed treatment protocol.
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