In-vivo orthopedic implant diagnostic device for sensing load, wear, and infection
US7097662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for providing in vivo diagnostics of loads, wear, and infection in orthopedic implants having at least one load sensor associated with the implant, at least one temperature sensor associated with the implant, at least one vibration sensor associated with the implant, and at least one signal processing device operatively coupled with the sensors. The signal processing device is operable to receive the output signal from the sensors and transmit a signal corresponding with the output signal.
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