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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2004
Dayna Buskirk, Alachua, FL (US);
Christopher A. Seid, Alachua, FL (US);
John F. Wironen, Alachua, FL (US);
James M. Gross, Alachua, FL (US);
Gina Scurti, Alachua, FL (US);
Dayna Buskirk, Alachua, FL (US);
Christopher A. Seid, Alachua, FL (US);
John F. Wironen, Alachua, FL (US);
James M. Gross, Alachua, FL (US);
Gina Scurti, Alachua, FL (US);
RTI Biologics, Inc., Alachua, FL (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein is processed dermis graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a processed dermis graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of processing dermis that results in a dermis derived implant suitable to replace a tendon or ligament in a recipient in need thereof. Other compositions and applications of a dermis derived implant, and methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.