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Process for forming shaped articles of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene suitable for use as a prosthetic device or a component thereof

US6503439B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 2000
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F110/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of producing a shaped article suitable for use as the load bearing component of a prosthetic device formed from ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. polyethylene.

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