Patent ID: 7837913
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: A61L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a scaffold comprising: immersing a matrix into a first solution, the matrix comprising a first polymer surrounding a plurality of second polymer members arranged in a desired distribution pattern within the first polymer with each of the plurality of second polymer members having a predetermined length, cross-sectional area and cross-sectional shape, the first polymer being soluble in the first solution, the plurality of second polymer members being soluble in a second solution and insoluble in the first solution wherein the first solution dissolves the surrounding first polymer; immersing the plurality of members in a third solution in which the plurality of members are insoluble, the third solution forming a biocompatible matrix surrounding the plurality of members; and immersing the plurality of members and surrounding biocompatible matrix in the second solution to thereby dissolve the plurality of members and create a plurality of conduits in the biocompatible matrix.