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Marker composite for medical implants

US7939146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BIOTRONIK VI Patent AG · CH

Inventors

Alexander Borck · Königs Wusterhausen, DE
Ellen Korzuschnik · Hetzles, DE
Claus Harder · Uttenreuth, DE
Heinz Mueller · Erlangen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2007
Grant date	May 10, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/26
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An x-ray marker for medical implants made of a biocorrodible metallic material, wherein the x-ray marker composite includes 1-40 weight parts of a carrier matrix having a melting point greater than or equal to 43° C., which comprises 90 weight-percent or more at least one triglyceride; and 60-99 weight parts of a radiopaque marker component which is embedded in the carrier matrix.

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