Prosthetic device for cartilage repair
US8163033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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