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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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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