Expandable tissue support member and method of forming the support member
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1. An implant member comprising a body made from a biocompatible material and having a plurality of slits formed therein, the slits opening when a tensile force is applied to the body.
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Abstract
An implant member has a body made from biocompatible material, and this body has slits formed therein. The slits open when the body is subjected to tension. The implant member is made by providing a body member and forming slits in the body. The slits are dimensioned and disposed so that the slits open when force is applied to the body.
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- 1. An implant member comprising a body made from a biocompatible material and having a plurality of slits formed therein, the slits opening when a tensile force is applied to the body.
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16. A method of manufacturing an implant member, comprising the steps of:
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providing a body; and
forming a plurality of slits in the body, the slits being dimensioned and disposed so that the slits open when a tensile force is applied to the body. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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