Surgery – Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-06
2010-06-29
Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...
C604S020000, C604S501000, C424S423000, C422S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744555
ABSTRACT:
An implant comprises a photocatalytic layer on at least one surface. In some embodiments, the photocatalytic layer is a semiconductor oxide that is doped. According to some embodiments, the implant comprises a wave guide. According to some embodiments the implant comprises a light port. According to some embodiments, the implant comprises a reflective material on a surface of the waveguide. According to some embodiments the implant comprises a composite material comprising a first material that has a transmissivity when exposed to a predetermined wavelength of light and a second material that has photocatalytic activity when exposed to the predetermined wavelength of light. According to some embodiments the implant comprises a light source adapted to irradiate the photocatalytic surface.
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Attawia Mohamed
Beardsley Tim
DiMauro Thomas M.
Malone John Daniel
Serhan Hassan
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Stephens Jacqueline F.
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