Methods and systems for forming implants with selectively exposed mesh for fixation and related implants
US7879100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Molded orthopaedic implants include at least one mesh substrate having opposing upper and lower primary surfaces. At least a major portion of the mesh substrate lower primary surface is integrally moldably attached to the molded implant body. The mesh substrate has at least one selectively exposed region devoid of molded material that exposes at least a portion of the mesh substrate upper surface to at least a partial thickness of the mesh substrate so as to allow for tissue in-growth in the at least one exposed region of the mesh substrate.
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