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Flowable implant with crosslinkable surface membrane

US8697107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Susan J. Drapeau · Cordova, US
Daniel A. Shimko · Germantown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 27, 2012
Grant date	Apr 15, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/02
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A flowable biomedical implant for application to a bone defect to promote bone growth is provided. The flowable biomedical implant comprises a carrier matrix including a biodegradable polysaccharide and ceramic material. An impermeable membrane can be integrally formed at the surface of the carrier matrix by applying a crosslinking agent to the biodegradable polysaccharide mixed with ceramic materials.

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