Craniofacial implant
US8398720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0058
- 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 (400), a bottom surface (410), and a surgical grade metal mesh (405) 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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