Cartilage repair apparatus and method
US7361195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic device for repairing and regenerating cartilage includes a plug configured to be positioned in a hole formed in the cartilage and an anchor configured to support the plug. One or both of the plug and the anchor may be formed from naturally occurring extracellular matrix such as small intestine submucosa. A method for repairing and regenerating cartilage is also disclosed.
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