Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped, may be reshapable and, when implanted in a cartilage defect, the implants have good shape retention, little swelling, completely fill the cartilage defect and resist migration from the defect upon irrigation.

Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped, may be reshapable and, when implanted in a cartilage defect, the implants have good shape retention, little swelling, completely fill the cartilage defect and resist migration from the defect upon irrigation.

Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped, may be reshapable and, when implanted in a cartilage defect, the implants have good shape retention, little swelling, completely fill the cartilage defect and resist migration from the defect upon irrigation.

Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped, may be reshapable and, when implanted in a cartilage defect, the implants have good shape retention, little swelling, completely fill the cartilage defect and resist migration from the defect upon irrigation.

Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped and may be reshapable and provide good shape retention and little swelling when placed into a cartilage defect.

Abstract: Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped and may be reshapable and provide good shape retention and little swelling when placed into a cartilage defect.

Abstract: A sterile container assembly for storing sterile allograft tissue implant material is constructed to hold allograft bone tissue material mounted in a sterile blister package allowing drainage of the lipids contained in the implant without destroying the seal and sterility of the package. The package for storing sterile allograft tissue implant forms is constructed with an outer blister tray defining an open faced cavity and a flange extending outward from the tray cavity surrounding the cavity and an inner blister tray seated in the outer blister tray cavity. The inner blister tray also defines an open faced cavity and a flange extending outward from the cavity and a two piece implant insert having a recess allowing lyophilization while preventing lipid flow is mounted in the inner blister tray cavity. Lids are provided for both the inner and outer blister trays.

Abstract: A sterile container assembly for storing sterile allograft tissue implant material is constructed with sidewalls, end walls and a base member defining an open faced cavity and a flange surrounding and extending outward from the cavity. A step and a spacer is formed in each end wall of the container and a cylindrical implant container sized to fit into the container cavity is positioned adjacent the end wall spacers. The implant container has a housing and a threadable cap with a vent hole formed therein which is covered by an insert member constructed of sintered PTFE mounted inside the cap. A foil cover is sealed to the flange of the container covering and sealing the container cavity and the cylindrical implant container mounted therein.

Abstract: A sterile surgical needle having a dark, non-reflective and non-flaking surface. The needle is produced by selecting an appropriately shaped needle having the desired degree of sharpness. The needle is treated to activate the surface and then immersed in a solution of sulfuric acid, potassium dichromate and water to form a dark, non-reflective, non-flaking surface. The needle is sterilized to produce a sterile surgical needle of improved visibility.

Abstract: A sterile surgical needle having a dark, non-reflective and non-flaking surface. The needle is produced by selecting an appropriately shaped needle having the desired degree of sharpness. The needle is treated to activate the surface and then immersed in a solution of sulfuric acid, potassium dichromate and water to form a dark, non-reflective, non-flaking surface. The needle is sterilized to produce a sterile surgical needle of improved visibility.