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Metallic texture coated prosthetic implants

US6008432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1997
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/0088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A layer of material is interposed between a metallic texture coating and the substrate of a component of a prosthetic implant, the layer being bonded to the substrate and, in turn, receiving the metallic texture coating so as to deter propagation of fatigue-induced cracks from the metallic texture coating into the substrate.

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