Method and apparatus for forming porous metal implants
US7635447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2004/61
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
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