Patent ID: 9050177
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of using one or more templates to create an anatomically designed reconstructive tissue constructive graft for implantation at an anatomical site of a human body, comprising the steps of: (a) collecting information regarding characteristics of an anatomical site of a human body at which an internal tissue graft is needed; (b) determining desired characteristics of a reconstructive tissue graft for said anatomical site from said collected information; (c) obtaining a tissue graft from a location different than said anatomical site; and (d) utilizing a template to create a reconstructive tissue graft by compressing, cutting or removing portions of said tissue graft using said template to change a natural surface of a tissue graft to include a plurality of different surface patterns which cause said reconstructive tissue graft to have said desired characteristics for said anatomical site.