Meniscal repair scaffold

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/38 (2006.01) A61B 17/56 (2006.01) A61L 27/14 (2006.01) A61L 27/54 (2006.01) A61L 27/58 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2504397

Methods and apparatus for treating meniscal tissue damage are disclosed, including a biocompatible meniscal repair device comprising a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold and a cell growth conduit flap. The tissue repair scaffold is adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in the meniscus and can preferably provide a structure for supporting meniscal tissue and/or encouraging tissue growth. The cell growth conduit flap, which is attached to the tissue repair scaffold, allows communication between the synovium and the tissue repair scaffold.

La présente description concerne les méthodes et les appareils utilisés pour traiter des tissus de ménisque endommagés. L'appareil comprend un dispositif de réparation de ménisque biocompatible incluant un greffon de réparation de tissus biocompatible et un volet de conduit pour croissance de cellules. Le greffon de réparation de tissus est conçu pour être mis en contact avec une défectuosité du ménisque et il peut, de préférence, servir de structure de soutien aux tissus du ménisque et/ou favoriser la croissance de tissus. Le volet de conduit pour croissance de cellules, qui est fixé au greffon de réparation des tissus, assure la communication entre le synovium et le greffon de réparation des tissus.

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