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IIMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

  • US 20120321777A1
  • Filed: 08/23/2012
  • Published: 12/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of making an implantable prosthesis having an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing an implantable member having a surface;

    (b) applying a first layer of elastomer to at least a portion of the surface of the member;

    (c) applying a first layer of particles to the first layer of elastomer;

    (d) applying a second layer of elastomer to the first layer of particles;

    (e) applying a second layer of particles to the second layer of elastomer;

    (f) curing the layers of elastomer; and

    (g) removing the particles to form an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure.

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