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Orthopedic implant for sustained drug release

US10624996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2018
Grant dateApr 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/406
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes forming a mixture including a therapeutic agent and a solid delivery medium, injecting the mixture into a reservoir within an orthopedic implant body, and storing the injected mixture in the reservoir.

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