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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 04, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Paul Wilhelm Richter, Pretoria, ZA;
Michael Edward Thomas, Pretoria, ZA;
Assignee:
Implico B.V., Amsterdam, NL;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/28 ;
Abstract
A three-dimensional lattice structure for use as a bone implant where bone growth is required. The lattice structure has a plurality of laths or bars of bioactive material. The laths or bars cross each other in a plurality of zones, and are interconnected in these zones forming interstices between the adjacent laths or bars. The interstices define a plurality of interconnected pored or channels in the lattice structure.