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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2004
Stephanie M. Kladakis, Watertown, MA (US);
Steven M. Bowman, Sherborn, MA (US);
Robert R. Steckel, Norwalk, CT (US);
Stephanie M. Kladakis, Watertown, MA (US);
Steven M. Bowman, Sherborn, MA (US);
Robert R. Steckel, Norwalk, CT (US);
DePuy Mitek, LLC, Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating meniscal tissue damage are disclosed, including a biocompatible meniscal repair device comprising a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold and a cell growth conduit flap. The tissue repair scaffold is adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in the meniscus and can preferably provide a structure for supporting meniscal tissue and/or encouraging tissue growth. The cell growth conduit flap, which is attached to the tissue repair scaffold, allows communication between the synovium and the tissue repair scaffold.