Patent ID: 7335205
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: A61B,A61C,A61F,B29C,B29K,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for creating a positive-fit connection capable of load-bearing to a tissue part in a human or animal body, the method comprising the steps of: providing an implant comprising a biocompatible material being liquefiable by mechanical oscillation, positioning the implant on the tissue part in a manner such that an implant region of the liquefiable material is in contact or can be brought into contact with the tissue part, impinging the positioned implant with mechanical oscillation and simultaneously pressing the implant against the tissue part for a time sufficient for liquefying at least a part of the liquefiable material and for pressing it into surface unevennesses, cavities or pores of the tissue part and letting the liquefiable material pressed into said surface unevennesses, cavities or pores to re-solidify and, in a re-solidified state to constitute the positive-fit connection.