Flexible prosthetic bearing for joint
US10130482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bearing for a total or partial joint replacement prosthesis: the bearing having a body and a reinforcing element which strengthens the bearing and which forms an attachment member, and/or the bearing being formed at least partially from polymeric or composite material the bearing comprising a lower modulus portion and a higher modulus portion, one portion of the bearing being at least partially encased by the other portion of the bearing. Also provided is a method for of forming the bearing, and a total or partial joint replacement prosthesis comprising the hearing.
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