Metal/composite hybrid orthopedic implants
US5591233A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Metal/Composite hybrid orthopedic implants are disclosed that are useful prosthetic devices. The hybrid implant comprises an intraosseous metal portion and an intraosseous composite portion. The composite portion is comprised of filaments nonlinearly disposed to produce a structure of variable modulus along its length. Also disclosed are a variety of means to secure the metal portion to the composite portion. The method of making the various implants is also disclosed.
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