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Prosthetic intervertebral discs having compressible core elements bounded by fiber-containing membranes

US8403987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2006
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0014
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This description deals with a medical device, specifically a prosthetic intervertebral disc having a compressible core bounded by a fiber-containing or fiber-reinforced membrane.

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