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Anchored multi-phasic osteochondral construct

  • US 8,475,531 B1
  • Filed: 04/20/2010
  • Issued: 07/02/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An osteochondral construct comprising:

  • a cartilage portion, the cartilage portion including a hydrogel comprising a polymeric matrix;

    a bone portion comprising at least one capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber having a non-circular cross section and including a plurality of co-linear channels extending the entire length of the exterior surface of the capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber defining a fluid conduit within the bone portion, the bone portion being adjacent to the cartilage portion; and

    a polymeric anchor adjacent to at least one of the bone portion and the cartilage portion, the polymeric anchor providing a pressure fit between the osteochondral construct and a surrounding structure.

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