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Low crystalline polymeric material for orthopaedic implants and an associated method

US7384430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/926
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A component made from a crosslinked polymeric material, wherein the crosslinked polymeric material has a reduced crystallinity is described. An associated method for fabricating such a component is also described.

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