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Reinforced medical implants

US8043382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2007
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00395
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical implants having a ceramic body reinforced with a plurality of metal wires. Methods of making the implant and methods of implanting the medical implant are also provided.

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