Devices and methods for treating defects in the tissue of a living being
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1. An implant for the repair or regeneration of tissue, said implant comprising an osteoconductive matrix, wherein at least a portion of said matrix comprises native insoluble collagen, soluble collagen, and a calcium salt.
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Abstract
An implantable material for deployment in select locations or select tissue for tissue regeneration is disclosed. The implant comprises collagen, ceramics, and or other bio-resorbable materials or additives, where the implant may also be used for therapy delivery. Additionally, the implant may be “matched” to provide the implant with similar physical and/or chemical properties as the host tissue.
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- 1. An implant for the repair or regeneration of tissue, said implant comprising an osteoconductive matrix, wherein at least a portion of said matrix comprises native insoluble collagen, soluble collagen, and a calcium salt.
- 18. An implant for the repair or regeneration of tissue, said implant comprising an osteoconductive matrix, wherein at least a portion of said matrix comprises native insoluble collagen, and at least a first additive.
- 31. An implant for the repair or regeneration of tissue, said implant comprising an osteoconductive matrix, a macrostructure, and at least a first additive, wherein at least a portion of said matrix comprises native insoluble collagen.
- 43. A multi-stage composite implant for the repair or regeneration of tissue, with said implant comprising at least a first and a second material, wherein at least said first material is comprised of native insoluble collagen and is resorbable, and wherein at least a first material resorbs at a faster rate than said second material.
- 56. An implant for the repair or regeneration of bone, said implant comprising at least a first portion and a second portion, said first portion comprising a sleeve material and said second portion comprising an inner core material, with at least a portion of said inner core material comprising native insoluble collagen.
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