Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Ligament or tendon
Patent
1998-03-02
1999-11-16
Milano, Michael J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Ligament or tendon
A61F 208
Patent
active
059849665
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to pliable surgical implants manufactured of bioabsorbable (or biodegradable) polymer, copolymer, polymer alloy or composite and used for fixation of a bone block (graft) into a drillhole in a bone.
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Jarvinen Markku
Kaikkonen Auvo
Kiema Pia
Kousa Petteri
Ohrling Jyri
Bionx Implants Oy
Milano Michael J.
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