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Patent Inventor Names
Thomas Gilchrist0
David Michael Healy0
Date of Patent
May 12, 2009
Patent Application Number
09913139
Date Filed
February 11, 2000
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Patent abstract
There is described a biodegradable composite material for tissue repair comprising a water-soluble glass, preferably as glass fibers and/or particles in the form of a matrix, impregnated with a biodegradable polymer. An especially preferred polymer is poly ε-caprolactone. The biodegradable composite is particularly useful for the repair of nerve and/or bone tissue, especially the bones of the skull. A method of producing the composite material is also described.
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