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Insert for identifying an implantable ceramic joint head

US5246462A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 1992
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00203
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An object of this invention is to provide an implantable ceramic joint head which can be readily marked without a reduction in the strength of the ceramic. In the artificial ceramic joint head of the present invention having a recess into which a stem is inserted, an insert with a marking is provided in the bottom of the recess.

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