Tissue connector

摘要

The connecting element for tissues, comprises two segments (1) with parallely arranged capillary-like tubular structures (2) and a cavity system (4), which communicates with the capillary structures and environment (5). Tissue fibers (3) are introduced on both sides of the capillary structures and between the two segments. A negative pressure is produced in the cavity system to carry the tissue into the capillary structures. Liquids are led through the cavity system. The element deals with biologically effective substances (e.g. medicines or similar products). The connecting element for tissues, comprises two segments (1) with parallely arranged capillary-like tubular structures (2) and a cavity system (4), which communicates with the capillary structures and environment (5). Tissue fibers (3) are introduced on both sides of the capillary structures and between the two segments. A negative pressure is produced in the cavity system to carry the tissue into the capillary structures. Liquids are led through the cavity system. The element deals with biologically effective substances (e.g. medicines or similar products). The capillaries exhibit a small wall thickness and are hexagonal, square-shaped, triangular or round. The capillaries and the connecting element have a form that is structurally and dimensionally adapted to the point of connection. The capillaries are lined with biocompatible and growth-promoting materials. The system is separately connected by using a carrier after insertion of the tissues. The cavity system is avoided when using the connecting function. The connecting element is provided with electrical connections to discharge or to stimulate signals and is surrounded with a longitudinally separable steep sleeve for the mechanical stabilization of the connection. The connecting element is composed of structured materials of the micro-systems engineering such as silicon and glass, biocompatible polymeric materials and resorbable materials. A surface coating takes place for the temporary stabilization of the resorbable materials. The connecting element is manufactured with methods of the micro-systems engineering in direct structuring and in casting technology.