Carvable implant material

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1990-06-25

1992-03-24

Van Balen, William J.

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Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or...

Composite having voids in a component

4283084, 4283155, 428422, 623 11, 623 16, B32B 900, A61F 228

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ABSTRACT:
A carvable implant material for use in surgery and especially in plastic and reconstructive surgery is described which comprises porous PTFE having a coating of a stiffening agent intended to stiffen the PTFE in order to render it carvable. This material may thus be carved into a desired shape prior to implantation. The stiffening agent is biodegradable to allow tissue ingrowth to stabilize the location of the implant as the biodegradable stiffening agent is degraded and absorbed by the body.

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