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Orthopaedic implant

US11135339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2017
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D2202/35
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic implant comprising a titanium substrate having silver deposited thereon, wherein the silver is operable to be eluted at a rate of at least 0.25 μg/cm2 24h-1, for at least 14 consecutive days, in use. The invention also extends to a method of producing an orthopaedic implant and use of the same.

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