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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
May. 30, 2016
Spinesmith Partners, L.p., Austin, TX (US);
Eileen Dawson, Austin, TX (US);
Kevin Dunworth, Austin, TX (US);
Theodore Sand, Austin, TX (US);
Matthew Murphy, Austin, TX (US);
John B. Rossman, Austin, TX (US);
Melissa Samano, Austin, TX (US);
Richard Suzuki, Austin, TX (US);
Kathryn Moncivais, Austin, TX (US);
SpineSmith Partners, L.P., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
The invention is directed to a bone void filler comprising a scaffold or matrix. The scaffold or matrix may include a porous inorganic matrix component and/or a 3D-printed implantable device. The bone void filler may include a cellular component containing cells, some of which are capable of making extracellular matrix resembling native bone tissue. The bone void filler may include an organic matrix, such as, an organic biopolymer that aids in cell retention and renders the scaffold or matrix moldable. The bone void filler may include growth factors and/or cytokines. The bone void filler may include a clotting agent.