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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2002
Francois Binette, Weymouth, MA (US);
Steven M. Bowman, Sherborn, MA (US);
Izi Bruker, Wayland, MA (US);
Julia Hwang, Wayland, MA (US);
Mora Carolynne Melican, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Alireza Rezania, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Francois Binette, Weymouth, MA (US);
Steven M. Bowman, Sherborn, MA (US);
Izi Bruker, Wayland, MA (US);
Julia Hwang, Wayland, MA (US);
Mora Carolynne Melican, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Alireza Rezania, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
DePuy Mitek, Inc., Norwood, MA (US);
Abstract
A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or 'scaffold' device is used to repair tissue injuries, particularly injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Such implants are especially useful in methods that involve surgical procedures to repair injuries to ligament, tendon, and nerve tissue in the hand and foot. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair.