Anisotropic materials in medical devices
US11458021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for improving upon an ability of a surgeon to repair traumatic bone injury using new materials, components, and structures. A structure may be used as an implant or a component of an external fixator for a fractured long bone with that structure having anisotropic and viscoelastic properties, such as through additive manufacturing techniques.
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