Stimulation of cell growth at implant surfaces
US7410497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37512
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to medical devices that contain at least one tissue contacting surface that is configured to undergo a variation in surface charge in response to a time-dependent signal. Such a variation in surface charge is provided, for example, to enhance or inhibit cellular growth adjacent to, on, or within the at least one tissue contacting surface.
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