Disclosed are biocompatible implants that combine a scaffold material for supporting long term repair of a soft tissue with an elongated member such as a suture for aiding in placement of the scaffold during a surgical procedure as well as for immediate mechanical reinforcement of a repair site. The components of an implant are combined such that a longitudinal load placed upon a composite structure can be borne primarily by the elongated member and the scaffold material is isolated from the longitudinal load. Thus, the scaffold material of a composite can be protected from damage due to applied loads and stresses during and following a surgical procedure.
申请公布号
EP2175800(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.04.21
申请号
EP20080771718
申请日期
2008.06.23
申请人
SYNOVIS ORTHOPEDIC AND WOUNDCARE, INC.
发明人
BRUNELLE, JOHN;SIEGEL, JOSHUA;NGUYEN, CHRISTINE;YANTZER, BRENDA;SANDER, THOMAS