Technology Overview

This technology replaces conventional polyester materials with ceramic-polymer composites, resulting in enhanced bone fixation strength and directly addressing the issue of implant non-union. The design incorporates fibers of varying cross-sections alongside high-strength filaments to form a porous scaffold that facilitates tissue ingrowth and provides robust support.

The woven structure utilizes high-strength PET for the warp yarns and a bioceramic composite for the weft yarns. This design allows the ligament to withstand forces exceeding 300 kg while also undergoing surface modification (collagen coating) to significantly improve cell adhesion and osteointegration

Technical Superiority

1. Enhanced tissue integration: With excellent osteoconductivity and biocompatibility, combined with a collagen-coated surface modification, the ligament promotes long-term integration with both bone and soft tissue. This design helps reduce the risks of wear, inflammation, effusion, and rupture commonly commonly associated with traditional artificial ligaments.

2. While withstanding loads of over 300 kg, its optimized porosity and fiber geometry facilitate effective ingrowth of bone and soft tissue cells.

Application

Serving as an alternative to autografts by reducing the need for tendon harvesting and associated donor site morbidity, the technology is initially focused on sports medicine and orthopedic ligament reconstruction (e.g., knee ACL), with planned expansion to shoulder and other joints.