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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Eugene W. White, Rossiter, PA (US);
Jack C. Debes, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Clayton G. Harris, Irvine, CA (US);
Edwin C. Shors, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Assignee:
Interpore International, Irvine, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 2/00 ; A61K 6/08 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 2/00 ; A61K 6/08 ;
Abstract
An improved porous ceramic biomaterial is disclosed in which a polymer such as polylactic acid is polymerized in situ to fill the micropores substantially without filling the macropores. The polymer reinforcement helps improve the strength of the implant while preserving its ability to support ingrowth of bone to help integrate the implant into its surgical environment.