Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic implant comprising a continuous reinforced composite filament in a freely predetermined fiber orientation in multiple continuous successive layers, wherein the continuous reinforced composite filament comprises a bioabsorbable polymer matrix and a continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle, and whereby the continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle of consecutive layers at least partly intermingles and/or intertwines forming a three dimensionally interlocked continuous fiber structure.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced implant structure. A fiber-reinforced rigid insert is provided, comprising continuous fibers impregnated with a first thermoplastic polymer. A molding cycle is performed by overmolding. The insert is placed into a mold cavity; and a second thermoplastic polymer in melted form is injection or compression molded into the mold cavity. The insert is thus at least partly covered by the second thermoplastic polymer. The second thermoplastic polymer injection or compression in the mold cavity is cooled, thereby obtaining a molded fiber-reinforced implant structure containing the at least partly covered insert. The insert is in a predefined location in the mold cavity during said injection or compression molding and during said cooling. The first thermoplastic polymer and the second thermoplastic polymer are the same or different. Also disclosed is an implant structure, and an implant comprising said implant structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic implant comprising a continuous reinforced composite filament in a freely predetermined fiber orientation in multiple continuous successive layers, wherein the continuous reinforced composite filament comprises a bioabsorbable polymer matrix and a continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle, and whereby the continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle of consecutive layers at least partly intermingles and/or intertwines forming a three dimensionally interlocked continuous fiber structure.