Porous medical implants are covered by this patent that can be used to administer either stem cells, stem cell activating compositions of matter, or also just administered directly to allow for tissue re-growth on an injured area. The patent has one independent claim that covers the "porous polymeric device". The assignee, Kensey Nash corporation has a variety of implants/medical devices already on the market, including in the areas of "orthopaedics (including sports medicine and spine), cardiology, drug delivery, oral care, general surgery and wound care".
View this patent on the USPTO website.
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