Method, arrangement and use of an implant for ensuring delivery of bioactive substance to the bone and/or tissue surrounding the implant
US6918766B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In connection with implants for bone or tissue, delivery of bioactive substances to the bone or tissue is ensured. The implant is designed with an internal space, and one or more bodies comprising the bioactive substance are designed to cooperate with the bone and/or tissue structure surrounding the implant and to release the bioactive substance to the said structure. The said body or bodies is/are applied in the space in order thereby to be exposed to the surrounding structure and deliver the bioactive substrate or substances to the latter.
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