Inventors:
Jeffrey Dell - Knoxville TN, US
Michele Davis - Forsyth GA, US
Gary Teague - Conyers GA, US
International Classification:
A61F002/02
Abstract:
An implant member has a body made from biocompatible material, and this body has slits formed therein. The slits open when the body is subjected to tension. The implant member is made by providing a body member and forming slits in the body. The slits are dimensioned and disposed so that the slits open when force is applied to the body.