Reinforced foam implants with enhanced integrity for soft tissue repair and regeneration
First Claim
1. A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant, comprising:
- a bioabsorbable polymeric foam component having pores with an open cell pore structure;
a mesh reinforcing component formed of a biocompatible, mesh material having a mesh density in the range of about 12 to 80%, wherein the foam component is integrated with the mesh such that the pores of the foam component penetrate the mesh of the reinforcing component and interlock with the reinforcing component; and
at least one biological component which contributes to the healing process of an injured tissue in association with the implant.
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Abstract
A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or “scaffold” device, and methods for making and using such a device, are provided. The implant includes one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell pore structure. A reinforcement component is also present within the implant to contribute enhanced mechanical and handling properties. The implant houses a biological component that may be released to tissue adjacent the location in which the implant is implanted to faciliate and/or expedite the healing of tissue. This biological component resides primarily within the foam component of the implant, being incorporated within pores formed within the foam.
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17 Claims
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1. A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant, comprising:
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a bioabsorbable polymeric foam component having pores with an open cell pore structure;
a mesh reinforcing component formed of a biocompatible, mesh material having a mesh density in the range of about 12 to 80%, wherein the foam component is integrated with the mesh such that the pores of the foam component penetrate the mesh of the reinforcing component and interlock with the reinforcing component; and at least one biological component which contributes to the healing process of an injured tissue in association with the implant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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