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Coated joint endoprosthesis

US7004975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2004
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 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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