Sintered titanium tube for the management of spinal cord injury
US7147647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for the treatment of damaged nerves and, more particularly, a tubular membrane having a microtextured surface for the treatment of central or peripheral nerve injuries. The microtextured surface of the tubular membrane inhibits the growth of fibrous tissue, which prevents the reattachment of nerve fiber ends.
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