Title:
METHOD FOR DEHYDRATING BONE FOR IMPLANTATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002015688
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method for dehydrating a monolithic bone intended for implantation is provided. The method serves to conserve at least one of the biomechanical properties of the bone during the dehydration of the bone and its subsequent packaging. Also provided is a monolithic bone for implantation and a method of using the bone for the repair of damaged bone.
Inventors:
BOYCE TODD M
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/026603
Publication Date:
May 30, 2002
Filing Date:
August 24, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
OSTEOTECH INC (US)
International Classes:
A01N1/02; A61F2/28; A61F2/46; A61L27/36; A61F2/00; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; (IPC1-7): A61L27/36; A61F2/28
Domestic Patent References:
| WO1995019797A1 | 1995-07-27 | |||
| WO1999051170A1 | 1999-10-14 | |||
| WO1999066967A1 | 1999-12-29 |
Foreign References:
| US6162258A | 2000-12-19 | |||
| US4277238A | 1981-07-07 | |||
| US5797871A | 1998-08-25 |
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