Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Having means to promote cellular attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Having means to promote cellular attachment
Reexamination Certificate
active
07879109
ABSTRACT:
A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
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Borden Mark D
Hernandez Joseph M
Shors Edwin C
Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
Harness Dickey
Ramana Anu
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