| abstract |
Disposable temporary spacer device for a human joint or for use in a bone cavity, wherein the spacer device comprises at least one first component adapted to be restrained in a portion or end of a bone, wherein the spacer device consists of made of a biocompatible material and comprising interconnecting pores distributed throughout the volume occupied by the spacer device, wherein the interconnecting pores are sized and occupy a percentage of the volume of the spacer device such that it can One or more drugs or medicinal substances in liquid or fluid form, or in paste, cream, gel, wax or viscous form, are absorbed and thus eluted. |