Stimulation of cell growth at implant surfaces

Details Stimulation of cell growth at implant surfaces Stimulation of cell growth at implant surfaces

2004-12-14

2008-08-12

Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent combined with surgical delivery system

C607S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07410497

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to medical devices that contain at least one tissue contacting surface that is configured to undergo a variation in surface charge in response to a time-dependent signal. Such a variation in surface charge is provided, for example, to enhance or inhibit cellular growth adjacent to, on, or within the at least one tissue contacting surface.

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