Method for fixation of prostheses to bone
US4200939A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method for fixation of prostheses to bone with sterile non toxic polymers such as polycaprolactone which are formable viscous liquids or putty-like solids at temperatures within the range of 45.degree.-75.degree. C. and hard, rigid solids at temperatures below about 42.degree. C., and to a sterile package containing such polymers.
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