Coated joint endoprosthesis
US7004975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Joint endoprostheses are provides which respectively have a joint part with a metallic core, wherein the metallic core is coated, in regions that roll and/or slide on another joint part during execution of the joint function, with a glass-ceramic composite mixture. In one embodiment, the glass-ceramic has the following composition with approximate amounts in wt. %:and furthermore a residual amount of up to about 12.5% of MnO2 and/or Fe2O3 and/or Co2O3.
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