Decontamination of orthopaedic implants
US5509968A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Used or partially used orthopaedic implants or similar medical devices which have been in contact with animal tissue are decontaminated and made available for reuse by a three step process effective for removal of protein tissue, bone tissue, and lipids.
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