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Prosthesis with a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent

  • US 8,241,357 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2007
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable prosthesis system, comprising:

  • a rod configured for implantation into a bone;

    the rod including a first portion and a second portion;

    a flexible sheet material wrapped around and attached to the rod;

    wherein the flexible sheet material and the rod are separate components;

    wherein the flexible sheet material includes a bone growth promoting agent; and

    wherein the flexible sheet material is disposed over the first portion, leaving the second portion exposed.

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