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Systems and methods for forming an antimicrobial orthopedic implant

US12121635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2020
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D1/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods of manufacture, and packaging configurations are provided for an antimicrobial orthopedic implant having an antimicrobial coating on the outer surface of the implant including a vaporizable antimicrobial agent in a surface area concentration on the outer surface sufficient to prevent bacterial growth on the orthopedic implant, and can additionally provide a clinically effective zone of inhibition around the orthopedic implant. In certain embodiments, a container, a reservoir of the vaporizable antimicrobial agent, and the orthopedic implant are configured to remain thermally stable in a temperature range up to 200 C.

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