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Implantable structure

  • US 4,052,754 A
  • Filed: 07/14/1976
  • Issued: 10/11/1977
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A structure for in vivo implantation, comprisingan elongate biocompatible, porous element, said porous element having at least a portion of its length compressed so that the surface pores along said portion are closed,one projecting end of said element being enlarged and having open pores throughout to allow tissue ingrowth therein,said porous element having the characteristics of promoting ingrowth of living tissue therein when implanted.

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