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Method for fixation of prostheses to bone

US4200939A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1977
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 19, 1997

Classification

  • 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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