Prosthetic joint with diamond coated interfaces
US6010533A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic joint with polycrystalline diamond compact coated interfaces and a method for making the same are disclosed. The prosthetic joint has a diamond layer formed on at least one of the interacting, load-bearing surfaces of the joint. The diamond layer adds resistance to damage from impacts and, when polished, gives the joint a low coefficient of friction, thereby increasing the life of the joint. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the diamond layer is formed of polycrystalline diamond compact having a common diamond particle diameter of less than 1 micron to further reduce friction.
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