Implant with porous outer layer
US10952857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide implants and methods for manufacturing an implant having an outer cortical layer that is porous. The porous outer cortical layer can help encourage tissue ingrowth into the implant. The porous outer cortical layer may be positioned around a core structure this is solid or that has a hollow interior. The core structure may be spherical or any other appropriate shape for a medical implant.
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