Mechanically competent scaffold for ligament and tendon regeneration
US8758437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-region device for repair, regeneration or reconstruction in articular tissue injury such as torn ligaments and tendons is provided. The device comprises at least one degradable material and biocompatible non-degradable polymeric fiber-based material, in a three-dimensional braided scaffold. The two end sections are designed for attachment of the device at the site of implantation and are designed to allow bone cell ingrowth, and one or more middle regions are designed to allow ligament or tendon cell ingrowth.
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