US Patent 7354764 Method and device for culturing cells

In a method for culturing cells (2), according to which cells (2) are introduced into a cell culture chamber in order to form a cellular layer, the chamber being configured inside a carrier structure (1). The shape and size of the carrier structure (1) correspond to the shape that is to be formed by the cells (2), such as an implant or a prosthesis. Nutrients and oxygen are fed to the carrier structure (1). The exterior of the carrier structure (1) is provided with a boundary membrane (4) that is impermeable to cells.