Injectable resorbable bone graft material, powder for forming same and methods relating thereto for treating bone defects
US7507257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2111/00836
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An injectable resorbable bone graft material, and methods of using the same, provide increased compressive strength after injection in a bone defect. The bone graft material is made from calcium sulfate hemihydrate having a thick stubby rod-like crystalline structure and low water-carrying capacity.
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