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Decontamination of orthopaedic implants

US5509968A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1994
Grant dateApr 23, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 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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