Attachment of absorbable tissue scaffolds to fixation devices

Details Attachment of absorbable tissue scaffolds to fixation devices Attachment of absorbable tissue scaffolds to fixation devices

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Tissue

C623S023750

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989034

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to tissue scaffold implant devices useful in the repair and/or regeneration of diseased and/or damaged musculoskeletal tissue and that include a tissue scaffold component fixedly attached to a scaffold fixation component via at least one of sutures, fabrics, fibers, threads, elastomeric bands, reinforcing elements and interlocking protrusions for engaging and maintaining the scaffold component fixedly attached to the fixation component.

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