THERMO-MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE

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APP PUB NO 20080199510A1
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12033586

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An implant comprises a structure that may be implanted into tissue and that has a first material property at normal body temperature. The first material property is variable at elevated temperatures above normal body temperature. The implant also has a plurality of particles dispersed in the structure that are adapted to convert incident radiation into heat energy when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation. The particles are in thermal contact with the structure such that exposure of the particles to incident radiation raises the temperature of the structure thereby changing the first material property relative to the first material property at normal body temperature.

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XTENT INC125 CONSTITUTION DRIVE MENLO PARK CA 94025

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Ruane, Patrick H San Mateo, CA 52 1537
Wilson, Cameron L Moss Beach, CA 3 105

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