Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1999-08-25
2000-12-19
Smith, Jeffrey A.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
A61F 236
Patent
active
061622583
ABSTRACT:
Monolithic bone intended for implantation is treated in order to conserve its mechanical strength during lyophilization and subsequent packaging and to maintain the strength of the bone during the storage period preceding the rehydration and implantation of the bone. The method of treatment comprises contacting the bone with a mechanical strength-conserving amount of at least one biocompatible mechanical strength-conserving agent, the agent being a liquid organic material which is capable of penetrating and remaining in the bone during its lyophilization, packaging and storage, lyophilizing the bone containing the mechanical strength-conserving agent and packaging the lyophilized bone.
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Boyce Todd M.
Scarborough Nelson L.
Osteotech Inc.
Robert Eduardo C.
Smith Jeffrey A.
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