Tissue repair and replacement
US9504574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tissue fixation devices are provided. The devices include a first component and a second component, the components having different rates of in vivo degradation. The first component and second component are arranged so that, upon degradation of one of the components, the other component provides a scaffold into which bone can grow.
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