Systems and methods for sterile delivery of prostheses

US11633270B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• RTRS Investment, LLC · US

Inventors

• Ernst-Ulrich Berndt · Berlin, DE
• Ruedger Rubbert · Berlin, DE
• Andreas Weinrich · Berlin, DE
• Jonathan Berndt · Berlin, DE
• Sabine Schulz · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 12, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2023
• Expiry date: May 12, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2202/24
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for sterile delivery of prostheses that protect refined and/or conditioned surface properties and thereby reduce aging of surface properties in prostheses. An example of the system includes a partially custom-shaped holder that also serves as an insertion tool that holds a customized dental prosthesis in a pre-defined position inside a titanium container that is hermetically sealed. Container materials serve as a getter or catalyst with respect to the osseoconductive surface. An example of the method includes laser welding to hermetically seal a metal container as packaging for a prosthesis with a metal foil, and the sterilization of the packaged and sealed prosthesis with dry heat.