Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1996-10-04
1998-06-23
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
606 72, 433173, A61F 228, A61B 1784
Patent
active
057698988
ABSTRACT:
A device for supporting a flexible, biocompatible membrane of the type which is arranged between the soft tissue and the bone tissue of a human or an animal so that a space is formed between the membrane and the bone tissue for the purpose of establishing bone growth in this space comprises a central annular part for connection to an implant which is anchored in the bone tissue, and a peripheral part which is intended to extend outwardly form the central part over the space in which bone growth is sought and to form a support for the flexible membrane. The peripheral part consists of one or more wire loops, the wire being made of a biocompatible material, preferably titanium, and being easily bendable by hand and shortened if necessary upon application, while being sufficiently stiff to maintain its shape after bending. The device can also be used in conjunction with bone transplants, the transplant being held in place, during the incorporation period, by the peripheral wire loop which is bent over the transplant and clamps the latter securely against the existing bone tissue. It is therefore possible to dispense with the screws or pins previously used for the fixing.
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Nobel Biocare AB
Willse David H.
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