20080262618 | DEVICE FOR CARTILAGE REPAIR - A prosthesis device comprising a body at least partly formed from a biocompatible segmented thermoplastic elastomer having crystallized blocks, and at least one functional component which is able to reversibly bond to the crystallized blocks, wherein the elastomer has cartilage regenerative properties. A method is provided for the preparation of the biocompatible elastomer having cartilage regenerative properties, and a method for incorporating the biocompatible elastomer in a prosthesis device able to grow into cartilage. | 10-23-2008 |