Porous bioabsorbable implant
US9327061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The bioabsorbable implant described has a porous body formed of bioabsorbable materials that have an in vivo life span of at least 2 weeks, preferably at least three weeks and not greater than 20 weeks, preferably no greater than ten weeks. The implant has a scaffolding structure which facilitates tissue in-growth and ultimately tissue replacement of the scaffolding structure. The implant has a radiopaque imaging agent at least at the exterior margins and an orientation plurality of radiopaque elements in the interior of implant. The implant preferably has three radiopaque elements within the interior that form a plane within the implant interior.
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