IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR LUBRICATION OF A SYNOVIAL JOINT AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING THE DEVICE

摘要

A solid lubricant for use in a medical device for lubrication of a synovial joint. The solid lubricant comprising at least one of a high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, a crosslinked high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, and a hyaluronic acid of at least two different high-molecular weights, crosslinked to form a semisolid gel.