Biomet Manufacturing Corporation

Elizabeth A Schlueter

Mukesh Kumar

Jason D Meridew

Ned M Hamman

James B Fleming

Isaac Janson

John Robert White

Jacy C Hoeppner

David R Brown

Jennifer E Woodell-May

Brian M May

Russell M Parrott

A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.

Method and apparatus for forming porous metal implants

A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shape and the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal is also provided.

Method for forming porous metal implants

A prosthesis includes an implant defining an attachment surface thereon. A porous insert is selectively coupled to the implant. The porous insert is adapted to be received at the attachment surface of the implant in a retained position. The porous insert is adapted to facilitate tissue ingrowth. In one embodiment the implant comprises a femoral component. The femoral component comprises an inner condylar portion having a first and second lateral sidewalls, an anterior wall and a posterior wall defining a box. The box defines the attachment surface. In other embodiments, the implant comprises a hip stem and an acetabular shell.

Method and apparatus for use of porous implants

A ceramic scaffold operable to support a defect in bone and a surrounding healthy tissue comprising a ceramic body having a plurality of pores, the pores having a bioactive material incorporated therein, wherein the bioactive material adheres to the ceramic body with a resorbable material adhesive. Methods of manufacture and methods of augment a bone defect site are also provided.

Porous ceramic structure containing biologics

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Gainesville, FL, United States of America

Elizabeth A Schlueter