Tissue cage

Details Tissue cage Tissue cage

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

C623S023630, C623S023720, C623S013170, C623S023510

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989029

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an implantable cage for holding tissue graft material. The cage includes a chamber configured and dimensioned to receive the tissue graft material and at least one side wall defining the chamber. In one embodiment, the cage is made of a biodegradable material. In another embodiment, the cage is made of a material that includes a bone-growth enhancer.

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