Self-hardening calcium phosphate materials with high resistance to fracture, controlled strength histories and tailored macropore formation rates
US7018460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone replacement material and therapy comprises the combination of calcium phosphate compounds and two or more soluble fillers in the form of fibers, mesh or other materials which have the dual functions of reinforcing an in vivo implant while dissolving at a programmed rate to form macropores capable of receiving natural bone ingrowth.
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