Implantable structure

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1976-07-14

1977-10-11

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 1R, 128 821, 128418, 128419F, 128419P, A61F 124, A61F 118, A61B 1900, A61N 104

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040527549

ABSTRACT:
A structure for in vivo implantation which includes an elongate section terminating in one end in an enlarged portion and being at least partially of a biocompatible porous material having characteristics of promoting ingrowth of tissue. The structure is adapted to be implanted in place of at least a portion of the bony chain of the middle ear, to serve as a plug for a tube, or to serve as an implant electrode. The same structure including a means for closing the pores of the intermediate portion of such structure may be used in place of all or a portion of the bony chain between the ear drum and the vestibule.

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patent: 3680542 (1972-08-01), Cimber
patent: 3687129 (1972-08-01), Nuwayser
patent: 3797047 (1974-03-01), Pillet
patent: 3828764 (1974-08-01), Jones
patent: 3931648 (1976-01-01), Shea

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