A - Human Necessities – 61 – F
Patent
A - Human Necessities
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Patent
CA 2365543
A biocompatible tissue implant, as well as methods for making and using such an implant, is provided. Preferably, the tissue implant is bioabsorbable. The tissue implant comprises one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell structure. The tissue implant also includes a reinforcement component which contributes both to the mechanical and the handling properties of the implant. Preferably, the reinforcement component of the instant invention is bioabsorbable as well. The tissue implant of the present invention can be used in connection with the surgical repair of soft tissue injury, such as injury to the pelvic floor.
Brown Kelly R.
Chun Iksoo
Li Yufu
Mcallen John III
Melican Mora C.
Ethicon Inc.
Norton Rose Or S.e.n.c.r.l. S.r.l./llp
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