Diamond articulation surface for use in a prosthetic joint
US6514289B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2999/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a diamond articulation surface for use in a prosthetic joint
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