Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1994-11-29
1996-03-26
Prebilic, Paul B.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 11, 4332011, A61F 228
Patent
active
055017061
ABSTRACT:
A medical implant structure and method for making the structure. The implant structure includes a containment member preferably manufactured from collagen (particularly collagen foam) having an open top portion. A supply of a granular implant composition (e.g. hydroxyapatite, natural bone, or bioceramic materials) is positioned within the containment member through the top portion. An activator material (adhesive materials, water, or saline solution) is then added which causes the implant composition to solidify, thereby imparting rigidity to the apparatus. At least one elongate reinforcement member may be positioned within the implant composition during the production process. A cap member may also be placed on the top portion of the containment member. In use, the implant structure is inserted within a patient and positioned adjacent to and against the tissue region to be reinforced. It is then physically shaped to conform with adjacent tissue materials.
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Prebilic Paul B.
Wildflower Communications, Inc.
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