Patent ID: 6077989
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
An implant for use in connecting soft and hard connective tissues comprising,a hard tissue interfacing portion, anda soft tissue attachment portion,said hard tissue interfacing portion comprising condensed calcium phosphate particles which are joined together to form a rigid matrix characterized by interconnecting spaces between said condensed calcium phosphate particles that extend from an exterior substantially throughout an interior of at least part of said hard tissue interfacing portion, said condensed calcium phosphate particles represented by the general formula (1):[Ca(PO.sub.3).sub.2 ].sub.n ( 1)where n is at least 3, and the molar ratio of Ca to P is between about 0.4 to 0.6,said interconnecting spaces having a pore size which permits bone cells and tissues to penetrate and grow therein.