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Method of sterilizing an orthopaedic implant

US7947220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

18Claims

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Richard D. Lambert · Collierville, US
Terry McLean · Cordova, US
David Vogel · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2006
Grant date	May 24, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.

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