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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2000
Mora Carolynne Melican, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Yufu Li, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Kelly R. Brown, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Iksoo Chun, Flemington, NJ (US);
John McAllen, III, Point Pleasent, NJ (US);
Alireza Rezania, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Angelo G. Scopelianos, Whitehouse Station, NJ (US);
Murty N. Vyakarnam, New York, NY (US);
Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ (US);
Abstract
A biocompatible tissue implant, as well as methods for making and using such an implant, is provided. Preferably, the tissue implant is bioabsorbable. The tissue implant comprises one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell structure. The tissue implant also includes a reinforcement component which contributes both to the mechanical and the handling properties of the implant. Preferably, the reinforcement component is bioabsorbable as well. The tissue implant provided can be used in connection with the surgical repair of soft tissue injury, such as injury to the pelvic floor.