Prosthesis using biocompatible composite material
First Claim
1. A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a living tissue of a body, the prosthesis comprising:
- a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material;
a bio-active particulate material dispersed throughout said matrix for forming a chemical attachment with the living tissue surrounding the prosthesis;
(and)said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and
a malleable metal strip disposed within said matrix for maintaining the prosthesis in a desired shape.
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Abstract
A non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material which exhibit excellent tissue adhesion, outstanding biocompatibility, moldability, trimability and flexibility are disclosed. The non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material can be easily molded into various shapes, trimmed with a scalpel and deformed during prosthetic positioning. The non-percutaneous prothesis comprises a biocompatible composite material which is made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles and has a predetermined shape. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are dispersed throughout a matrix of the elastomeric material having a predetermined shape, or the elastomeric material is formed to the predetermined shape and the bio-active ceramic or glass particles are coated on a surface of the elastomeric material. In another embodiment, the non-percutaneous prosthesis comprises a base material of predetermined shape and a layer of elastomeric material provided on the base material, wherein a layer of elastomeric material has distributed therein or provided thereon bio-active ceramic or glass particles. The elastomeric material is preferably one of silicone, polyurethane and its derivatives, hydrogel and C-Flex® and, more preferably, is silicone or hydrogel. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are preferably made of hydroxylapatite. The reconstructive sheeting comprises a biocompatible composite material made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles. Also, the present invention provides a biocompatible composite material comprising hydrogel and particles of a bio-active ceramic or glass material. The particles are preferably dispersed throughout a matrix of hydrogel.
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1. A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a living tissue of a body, the prosthesis comprising:
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a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material dispersed throughout said matrix for forming a chemical attachment with the living tissue surrounding the prosthesis;
(and)said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disposed within said matrix for maintaining the prosthesis in a desired shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a tissue of a living body, the prosthesis having a surface with proximal and distal sides, the prosthesis comprising:
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a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material disposed on the proximal side of the surface for forming a chemical attachment with the tissue surrounding the proximal side;
(and)said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disused within said matrix, for maintaining said matrix in a desired shape. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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