Orthopaedic implant
US11135339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2038 |
Classification
- 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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