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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2002
Applicants:
Vijay K. Goel, Toledo, OH (US);
Ronald L. Fournier, Sylvania, OH (US);
Inventors:
Vijay K. Goel, Toledo, OH (US);
Ronald L. Fournier, Sylvania, OH (US);
Assignee:
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F002/44 ; A61F002/54 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A bioartificial nucleus pulposus is adapted for replacing at least a portion of a natural nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc. The bioartificial nucleus pulposus includes an artificial support structure made from a biodegradable material. The support structure has a plurality of pores. A carrier material is contained in the pores of the support structure. A plurality of nucleus pulposus cells are carried by the carrier material. A bioartificial intervertebral disc contains the bioartificial nucleus pulposus.