Porous orbital implant structure
First Claim
1. A non-polyethylene porous orbital implant structure for implantation into the orbital cavity of a mammal comprising pores having a mean size of less then 200 micrometers.
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Abstract
A porous structure for implantation into the orbital cavity of a mammal who has had an ocular enucleation, evisceration or who needs to have an orbital implant replaced, the structure comprising pores having a mean size of less than 200 micrometers. Also disclosed is a surgical method for placing an implant into a mammal who has had an ocular enucleation, evisceration or who needs implant replacement, whereby the implant obtains rapid ingrowth of connective and vascular tissues. The method comprises: selecting a porous ocular implant comprising pores with a mean size of less than 200 micrometers; and, placing the implant into an orbital cavity of a mammal.
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- 1. A non-polyethylene porous orbital implant structure for implantation into the orbital cavity of a mammal comprising pores having a mean size of less then 200 micrometers.
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13. A surgical method for placing an implant into a mammal who has had an ocular enucleation, evisceration or who needs implant replacement, whereby the implant obtains rapid ingrowth of connective and vascular tissues, said method comprising:
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selecting a non-polyethylene porous ocular implant comprising pores with a mean size of less than 200 micrometers; and placing the implant into an orbital cavity of a mammal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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