Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis
Patent
1993-03-01
1998-03-10
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
606151, A61F 208, A61B 1700
Patent
active
057255776
ABSTRACT:
A prothesis for the repair of soft tissue defects is provided. The prosthesis is made of a first portion comprising a first material which substantially does not incorporate into the host tissue and a second portion comprised of a second material which substantially incorporates into the host tissue, or which increases the structural integrity of the prosthesis, or which does both. A process for repairing a soft tissue defect by surgically implanting the prosthesis is also provided.
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