Artificial bone graft substitute using calcium phosphate compounds and method of manufacturing the same
US7037867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone graft substitute using magnesium substituted calcium phosphate compounds and a method of manufacturing the same is provided in which the bone graft substitute is used for recovering bones damaged due to a bone fracture. The method of manufacturing a bone graft substitute includes the steps of mixing powdered calcium pyrophosphate and a magnesium included compound to thereby obtain a composition, pressure-forming the compositions to obtain a plastic body; and sintering the plastic body.
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