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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2009
Peter Ronald Van Den Broek, Eindhoven, NL;
Jacques Marie René Huyghe, Beerse, BE;
Silvia Wognum, Amsterdam, NL;
Gert Nijenbanning, Oldenzaal, NL;
Peter Ronald Van Den Broek, Eindhoven, NL;
Jacques Marie René Huyghe, Beerse, BE;
Silvia Wognum, Amsterdam, NL;
Gert Nijenbanning, Oldenzaal, NL;
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
The present application relates to a prosthesis comprising a core of a gel material and a fiber envelope which surrounds the core. In addition, the present application relates to a method for producing the same. The object of the present application is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which combines a low shear stiffness with a high degree of toughness and good swelling properties. Another object of the present invention is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which exhibits excellent durability and wear resistance.