Texturized covering for implants
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1. A method for forming a texturized coating for an implant comprising the steps of:
- affixing microtexturized globules onto a mandrel,coating the globules and mandrel with silicone rubber, curing the rubber, andremoving the cured rubber from the mandrel and globules.
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Abstract
Methods for manufacturing texturized coverings for implants into the human body are described which generate small wells or channels on the exterior surface of the implant. Optionally, the texturized surface may be formed by affixing globules on the exterior surface of a mandrel or the interior surface of a mold, which is then coated with silicone rubber and cured. The surface may be optionally microtexturized, for example, by microtexturizing the surface of the globules by etching or sand blasting.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for forming a texturized coating for an implant comprising the steps of:
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affixing microtexturized globules onto a mandrel, coating the globules and mandrel with silicone rubber, curing the rubber, and removing the cured rubber from the mandrel and globules. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4)
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2. A method for forming a texturized coating for an implant comprising the steps of:
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affixing microtexturized globules to the inside of a mold; coating the globules and mold with silicone rubber, curing the rubber, and removing the cured rubber from the mold and globules. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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