Patent ID: 6261493
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B29C,B29L,B33Y,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a molded product for use as a tissue substitute, comprising:a) fabricating a mold having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein said mold has at least one portion of said interior surface which is porous and whose pores are in continuous communication with the exterior surface, and wherein said mold comprises an additive, said additive selected from the group consisting of pharmaceuticals, hormones, growth factors, peptides, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, cellular attractants, living cells, natural tissue extract, fragments of natural tissue, and surface active agents;b) filling said mold with a mixture comprising a solid component selected from the group consisting of bioerodible, non-bioerodible and composite materials, and further comprising a liquid substance, at least a portion of which can pass through said pores;c) drawing a portion of said liquid substance from said solid component through the pores of said mold to form a solid molded product for use as a tissue substitute; andd) removing said solid molded product for use as a tissue substitute from said mold.