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Prosthetic device for cartilage repair

US8163033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic device for repairing or replacing cartilage or cartilage-like tissue is described. The prosthetic device comprises at least one layer of highly oriented fibers, a base component and a stabilization area provided in between. Said fibers are aligned to more than 50% in a direction perpendicular to the base component.

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