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SURGICAL PROSTHESIS HAVING BIODEGRADABLE AND NONBIODEGRADABLE REGIONS

  • US 20080091222A1
  • Filed: 12/05/2007
  • Published: 04/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An improved implantable prosthetic reinforcement device for tissue, the device comprising:

  • a structural component providing reinforcement;

    a hydrophilic surface component providing tissue compatibility; and

    through-holes passing through the device and being of sufficient size to allow through-growth of the tissue that is being reinforced;

    wherein the spacing of the through-holes is selected to minimize fibrotic stimulation.

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