Biodegradable prosthetic bone implants for healing bone voids
CA 1232404 A · Owner: Scientific Advances, Inc. · Inventors: Mccoy, Larry G.; Hassler, Craig R.
Overview
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An improved biodegradable prosthetic implant is disclosed for use in the healing of bone voids. The implant comprises a body member consisting essentially of a biodegradable ceramic material which includes substantially linear pores aligned along the direction of desired bone growth. The implant can be in any shape suitable for use in the healing of bone voids present in bones such as long bones and facial or cranial bones.
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- Granted February 9, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 9, 2005.
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