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Use of reinforced foam implants with enhanced integrity for soft tissue repair and regeneration

  • US 20020127265A1
  • Filed: 12/14/2001
  • Published: 09/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of treating a tissue injury, comprising:

  • providing a biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant including abioabsorbable polymeric foam component having pores with an open cell pore structure and a reinforcing component formed of a biocompatible, mesh-containing material, wherein the foam component is integrated with the reinforcing component such that the pores of the foam component penetrate the mesh of the reinforcing component and interlock with the reinforcing component;

    placing the implant in a desired position relative to the tissue injury; and

    affixing the implant in the desired position.

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