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Medical device for treatment of a gap or defect in the central nerve system

  • US 6,235,041 B1
  • Filed: 03/01/1999
  • Issued: 05/22/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A medical device of a biocompatible material for use in the treatment of a gap or defect in the central nervous system, comprising:

  • a proximal end;

    a distal end;

    marked openings between said proximal end and said distal end adapted to enable connection of nerve fibers of gray and white matter; and

    at least two means adapted to receive nerve growth promoting substances, wherein an area of each of said proximal and said distal ends is divided into a first part adapted to enable connection of white matter of a spinal cord and a second part adapted to enable connection of gray matter of a spinal cord.

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