Method of treating bone tissue
US8642061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the method comprises providing tissue, preparing the tissue, and treating the tissue to improve remodeling characteristics of the tissue. The tissue may be, for example, cortical bone. Treating the tissue to improve remodeling characteristics may comprise heating the tissue, treating the tissue with a chemical, or other. Heating the tissue may be done in the absence of oxygen and may comprise heating the tissue in a vacuum, heating the tissue in an inert atmosphere, heating the tissue in a reducing atmosphere, coating the tissue with a protective coating and heating the tissue, or other. Further embodiments comprise treating the tissue in supercritical fluids, for example, to dry or virally inactivate the tissue.
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