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Composite material for use in orthopaedics

US5017627A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite of a homo- or co-polyolefin having an average molecular weight greater than 100,000 with from 30 to 50% by volume of a particulate inorganic solid for use in endoprosthesis.

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