Prosthetic implants having enhanced utility
US6610096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic implant system connected to the tissue of a living organism. The system contains a first device for measuring the mechanical strain in the implant in an area thereof which is not exposed to tissue regrowth, a second device for measuring the mechanical strain in the implant in an area thereof which is exposed to tissue regrowth, a device for continuously determining the stress/strain relationship of said implant, and a device for treating said tissue.
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