A Novel Bone Impant (Maxiblock)

Introduction

A cost effective, biocompatible as well as bio-degradable import substitute in the form of block or powder is provided for use as bone inducing material containing hydroxyaptite and collagen hydrolysate. It is prepared by using a solution of a connective tissue protein and biocompatible inorganic substance. The product has been clinically tested and proved successful in human/animal for enormous orthopaedic applications in maxillofacial surgery, jaw bone restoration, repairing intrabony defects, augmenting mandibular ridge.

Industry classification

Primary : Slaughter House Byproducts
Secondary : Orthopaedic (Surgical, Medical)

Product type : Consumer

Manufacturing

a) process used
Primary : Biochemical
Secondary : Powder, Block

b) Major machinery used :Pulveriser, mixer, Furnace

Status : Licensed

i) Year first Licensed :1995
ii) No. Of License : One (M/s Subbaraj & Co., Chennai)
iii) Whether in Production : No

Economic Information:

50 kgs. per day , Rs. 9 lakhs

Major Raw Materials Required :

Cattle Bones

Patent Information

Patented : Yes
Patent No. : 182324
Country : India
Date granted : 990924

Contact for more information:

Dr. T. Ramasami,
Director, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Chennai -600 020, India
Tel: +91-(0)44-4910846
Fax: +91-(0)44-4912150
Email: clrimd@md2.vsnl.net.in