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Orthopedic implants, particularly bone screws, and methods for producing same

US10154865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BIOTRONIK AG · CH

Inventors

Ullrich Bayer · Bad Doberan, DE
Daniel Lootz · Rostock, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 3, 2016
Grant date	Dec 18, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic implant, such as a bone screw with a self-tapping thread, is formed of a biodegradable material such as a magnesium alloy. A bioactive surface coating is provided on the implant, such as at the threading. The coating contains micro-abrasives which assist with screw/implant penetration, and/or contains microcapsules containing lubricant, wherein the microcapsules rupture from pressure and frictional heat as the implant penetrates bone.

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