Abstract: Biocompatible particles and an article incorporating a plurality of such particles is disclosed. The particles can have means for interconnecting such as an aperture for stringing the particles on a filament or interlocking external shape. A plurality of particles, with or without means for interconnecting, can be fashioned into an article by interconnecting the particles with a flexible material. When the particles have a means for interconnecting, the plurality of particles can also be interconnected by a rigid material. The particles or plurality of interconnected particles are useful for medical, dental or veterinary or biotechnical applications, such as bone, tooth or skin implants, including alveolar ridge augmentation, or as a growth substrate material. Any biocompatible material can be used, including ceramics such a hydroxylapatite.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 1986
Date of Patent:
June 13, 1989
Assignee:
Ceramed Corporation
Inventors:
L. Brian Starling, James E. Stephan, William G. Hubbard
Abstract: An interconnect connects a vial to a syringe for the transfer of material to the syringe or back to the vial. The interconnect includes a vial connecting mechanism and a tapered sleeve to receive the syringe. A metering port allows control of the material transfer rate and prevents partial transfers which could cause material spillage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 9, 1986
Date of Patent:
November 15, 1988
Assignee:
Ceramed Corporation
Inventors:
Lawrence A. Shimp, L. Brian Starling, Frank L. Cordova