Method for forming porous metal implants
US8361380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
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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 biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shape and the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal is also provided.
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