ELONGATED COMPOSITE FOR AN IMPLANT

Abstract: an elongated composite for an implant comprising: one or more composite elements includes a core region including a plurality of fibrous bundles, which are preferably braided, woven, bound, interlaced and/or interlocked by bias fiber elements, and a polymerizable material or polymeric material which fills gaps between the fibrous bundles; and a covering over the one or more composite elements. the elongated composite and composite elements have a longitudinal axis and the fibrous bundles include a plurality of filaments that are twisted along the longitudinal axis and a polymeric/polymerizable matrix.

Inventor(s): Jeffrey A. D'AGOSTINO, Stephen S. KEANEY, Elizabeth NELSON

CPC Classification: A61L27/446 (METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed ; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs ; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes ))

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