US5578086A
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Prosthesis using biocompatible composite material
Assignee: Medtronic Xomed LLC
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Filing: 1995-04-10
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Granted: 1996-11-26
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Expires: 2015-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material which exhibit excellent tissue adhesion, outstanding biocompatibility, moldability, trimability and flexibility are disclosed. The non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material can be easily molded into various shapes, trimmed with a scalpel and deformed during prosthetic positioning. The non-percutaneous prothesis comprises a biocompatible composite material which is made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles and has a predetermined shape. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are dispersed throughout a matrix of the elastomeric material having a predetermined shape, or the elastomeric material is formed to the predetermined shape and the bio-active ceramic or glass particles are coated on a surface of the elastomeric material. In another embodiment, the non-percutaneous prosthesis comprises a base material of predetermined shape and a layer of elastomeric material provided on the base material, wherein a layer of elastomeric material has distributed therein or provided thereon bio-active ceramic or glass particles. The elastomeric material is preferably one of silicone, polyurethane and its derivatives, hydrogel and C-Flex® and, more preferably, is silicone or hydrogel. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are preferably made of hydroxylapatite. The reconstructive sheeting comprises a biocompatible composite material made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles. Also, the present invention provides a biocompatible composite material comprising hydrogel and particles of a bio-active ceramic or glass material. The particles are preferably dispersed throughout a matrix of hydrogel.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony D. Prescott
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-25 14:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30728; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61F2/0063; A61F2/12; A61F2/18; A61F2/42; A61F2/4241; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/40; A61L27/44; A61L27/46; A61B2017/00646; A61B2017/00659; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0815; A61B2090/0816; A61F2/186; A61F2/30767; A61F2/3094; A61F2/30965; A61F2002/183; A61F2/28; A61F2/2803; A61F2002/2807; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30225; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30574; A61F2002/30731; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30878; A61F2/30942; A61F2002/30957; A61F2002/4251; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00389; A61F2310/00592; A61F2310/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a living tissue of a body, the prosthesis comprising: a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material dispersed throughout said matrix for forming a chemical attachment with the living tissue surrounding the prosthesis; (and) said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disposed within said matrix for maintaining the prosthesis in a desired shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a living tissue of a body, the prosthesis comprising: a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material dispersed throughout said matrix for forming a chemical attachment with the living tissue surrounding the prosthesis; (and) said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disposed within said matrix for maintaining the prosthesis in a desired shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric material is selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyurethane, polyurethane derivatives, and hydrogel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein said bio-active particulate material is hydroxylapatite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric material is an open-cell foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric material is a closed-cell foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the predetermined shape is a cheek augmentation device for augmenting portions of a damaged cheek tissue.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the predetermined shape is a total ossicular replacement device for replacement of an ossicular bone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the predetermined shape is a middle ear canal wall section for replacement of a portion of a middle ear canal wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the predetermined shape is a reconstructive sheet for reconstructing the living tissue of the body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a tissue of a living body, the prosthesis having a surface with proximal and distal sides, the prosthesis comprising: a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material disposed on the proximal side of the surface for forming a chemical attachment with the tissue surrounding the proximal side; (and) said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disused within said matrix, for maintaining said matrix in a desired shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
111 words
A non-resorbable prosthesis of a predetermined shape for implantation into a tissue of a living body, the prosthesis having a surface with proximal and distal sides, the prosthesis comprising: a matrix, consisting essentially of a non-resorbable elastomeric material; a bio-active particulate material disposed on the proximal side of the surface for forming a chemical attachment with the tissue surrounding the proximal side; (and) said matrix being cured such that an applied force can distort said prosthesis from a first shape and said prosthesis will substantially return to said shape after said force is removed; and a malleable metal strip disused within said matrix, for maintaining said matrix in a desired shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein said bioactive particulate material is disposed on the distal side of the surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein said elastomeric material is selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyurethane, polyurethane derivatives, and hydrogel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein said bio-active particulate material is hydroxylapatite.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein said elastomeric material is an open-cell foam.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein said elastomeric material is a closed-cell foam.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein the predetermined shape is a cheek augmentation device for augmenting portions of a damaged cheek tissue.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein the predetermined shape is a total ossicular replacement device for replacement of an ossicular bone.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 wherein the predetermined shape is a middle ear canal wall section for replacement of a portion of a middle ear canal wall.
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