Bioactive antibacterial bone graft materials
US8778378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to bioactive antibacterial materials and composites that enhance bone growth while preventing surgical site infection. The present invention also relates to bioactive antibacterial materials and composites that include a bimodal bioactive glass particle size distribution. The bioactive antibacterial composite finds utility in a variety of clinical applications including spine and orthopaedic procedures.
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