Polymer-bioceramic composite for orthopaedic applications and method of manufacture thereof

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APP PUB NO 20040002770A1
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10449058

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Polymer-bioceramic structures are described for use in the repair of bone defects. The composites of the present disclosure are characterized by a polymer disposed in a porous bioceramic matrix. Processes for preparing the composites of the present invention by compression molding are described, including compression molding to induce orientation of the polymer is multiple directions. The composites of the present invention are also useful as drug delivery vehicles to facilitate the repair of bone defects.

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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767-0350

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King, Richard S Warsaw, IN 23 689
Smith, Todd S Fort Wayne, IN 24 2028

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