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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
May. 03, 2007
Applicants:
Chia-ying Lin, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott J. Hollister, Saline, MI (US);
Frank LA Marca, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Inventors:
Chia-Ying Lin, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott J. Hollister, Saline, MI (US);
Frank La Marca, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/44 (2006.01); A61F 2/28 (2006.01); A61F 2/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/4455 (2013.01); A61F 2/28 (2013.01); A61F 2002/2817 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30062 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30599 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30622 (2013.01); A61F 2002/448 (2013.01); A61F 2002/449 (2013.01); A61F 2210/0004 (2013.01); A61F 2250/0063 (2013.01); A61F 2310/00365 (2013.01);
Abstract
A biodegradable implant for use in intertransverse process spinal fusion having an absorbable matrix having a bone generating material disposed therein. A molded biodegradable case being made of bioabsorbable polymer can at least partially surround the absorbable matrix to carry a substantial portion of compression force relative to said absorbable matrix.