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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2009
Reto Luginbühl, Spiez, CH;
Jürgen Vogt, Flüh, CH;
Robert Mathys, Bettlach, CH;
Beat Gasser, Ittigen, CH;
Yannick Loosli, Biel, CH;
Jorge Luis Sague Doimeadios, Bern, CH;
Reto Luginbühl, Spiez, CH;
Jürgen Vogt, Flüh, CH;
Robert Mathys, Bettlach, CH;
Beat Gasser, Ittigen, CH;
Yannick Loosli, Biel, CH;
Jorge Luis Sague Doimeadios, Bern, CH;
Dr. H.C. Robert Mathys Stiftung, Bettlach, CH;
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an implant device, in particular an implant device placed between bony, cartilaginous or soft tissues or between prosthetic surfaces to restore or create a gap. More particular the present invention is directed to an implant device made from polymeric material and having a stiffness gradient as well as a limited dimensional deformation, wherein the implant device has a stiffness gradient and a limited dimensional deformation and preferably is at least partially anisotropic.