Craniofacial implant
US8298292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite surgical implant that is made of a planar sheet of a thermoplastic resin that includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a surgical grade metal mesh or metal plates contained therein. The implant may be bent by hand, wherein upon the displacement of the implant, the implant will generally maintain the shape to which it has been displaced.
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