Tendon or ligament bioprostheses and methods of making same

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S013140, C623S013200, C206S063300, C206S438000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901455

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure describes implantable bioprosthesis having an implantable construct with a multi-fiber array of collagen fibers attached together.

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