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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2010
Claudia Maria Vaz, Maastricht, NL;
Gerardus Aben, Montfort, NL;
Edith Elisabeth Van Den Bosch, Riemst, BE;
Claudia Maria Vaz, Maastricht, NL;
Gerardus Aben, Montfort, NL;
Edith Elisabeth Van Den Bosch, Riemst, BE;
DSM IP Assets B.V., Heerlen, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a surgical repair article, comprising a structural member of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament(s). The invention also relates to a method of making such a surgical repair article, and to a kit of parts comprising the article. The surgical repair article comprises a structural member of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament(s), and a biodegradable coating applied to the surface of the structural member, wherein the coating comprises a sol/gel produced inorganic oxide and a biologically active compound incorporated therein. The article combines high tensile strength, biocompatibility and favorable bioactive compound delivery characteristics.