Partially resorbable connective tissue distraction devices and techniques
US7771427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention is a connective tissue distraction device comprising: a first transmitting structure for transmitting force to a first tissue region and a second transmitting structure for transmitting force to a second tissue region by contact with bone, and an expansion device for exerting force distracting the first transmitting structure from the second transmitting structure. At least one of the first transmitting device, the second transmitting device and the expansion structure comprises in whole or in part a biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable material.
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