Connective tissue prosthesis
CA 1236652 A · Owner: Johnson & Johnson · Inventors: Shah, Jitendera S.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A prosthesis, such as a ligament or tendon prosthesis, comprises a low elastic modulus load bearing element (1) to which are attached a plurality of fine filaments (3) having a higher elastic modulus. The arrangement is such that the fine filaments are unstressed unless the load on the prosthesis exceeds a predetermined value, thus simulating the mechanical response of native collagenous tissue. The fine filaments, which are preferably of polyester are arranged, to allow ingrowth of fresh connective tissue.
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- Granted May 17, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 17, 2005.
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