SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING MATERIAL EXCHANGE WITH AN IMPLANT

摘要

A system for implanting a device within a biological target region for exchange of material with the biological target region is provided. The system includes an implantable device and a plurality of precursor cells. The implantable device has at least one recess on a first surface of the device, and a filter configured to allow communication between the at least one recess and an internal portion of the device. The at least one recess is configured to receive the precursor cells and to allow the cells to mature and convert into microvessels disposed along the recesses.