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Method for heating biocompatible implants in a thermal packaging line

US5263991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1992
Grant dateNov 23, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thermal packaging unit for a biocompatible implant. The thermal packaging unit includes a first compartment for storing the biocompatible implant. In addition, the thermal packaging unit further includes a second compartment which is operable to contain a chemical composition which is able to heat the biocompatible implant by means of an exothermic reaction.

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