Composite fixation device
US8888828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite fixation device is described herein which includes a first and second biodegradable material. The first and second biodegradable materials degrade at different rates thereby permitting tissue ingrowth into the device prior to degradation of the entire device.
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