| abstract |
A bioprosthesis device (610) for bonding, reinforcing, and / or reconstituting soft tissue is provided. The device (610) includes a naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion (612) and a three-dimensional synthetic portion (624). In the illustrated embodiment, the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion (612) comprises layers of small intestinal submucosa, and the three-dimensional synthetic portion is a foam or a three-dimensional mesh. Including materials, woven or felt materials. |