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Implant for reconstruction of joints

US7037342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ARTIMPLANT AB · SE

Inventors

Anders Nilsson · Åkarp, SE
Bengt Edberg · Umeå, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 11, 2002
Grant date	May 2, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 11, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spacer member (1) is intended to be placed between the ends of the bones which are to be connected, one end of the spacer member being designed to form a joint surface against one of the bone ends (6,7). A joint-stabilizing connection (2,3) is arranged to connect the bones. The spacer member (1) is made of at least one tissue-compatible material.

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