Aben, Gerardus,Van Den Bosch, Edith Elisabeth,Vaz, Claudia Maria
申请号:
AU2010280768
公开号:
AU2010280768A1
申请日:
2010.08.05
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
The invention relates to a surgical repair article, comprising a structural member of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament(s). The invention also relates to a method of making such a surgical repair article, and to a kit of parts comprising the article. The surgical repair article comprises a structural member of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament(s), and a biodegradable coating applied to the surface of the structural member, wherein the coating comprises a sol/gel produced inorganic oxide and a biologically active compound incorporated therein. The article combines high tensile strength, biocompatibility and favourable bioactive compound delivery characteristics.