Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-27
2010-11-30
Willse, David H (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S016110, C623S023610, C623S023750, C424S423000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07842097
ABSTRACT:
A porous three-dimensional tissue repair matrix is provided which is biodegradable. The matrix is preferably formed from mineralized collagen where the mineral comprises particulate calcium phosphate immobilized in the matrix.
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Kwan Michael K.
Pacetti Stephen D.
Yamamoto Ronald K.
Blanco Javier G
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
Willse David H
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