Orthopaedic instrumentation with integral load-bearing members
US8628560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic instrument includes a metallic load-bearing member and a non-metallic support structure formed integrally with the load-bearing member such that the load-bearing member is permanently attached to the non-metallic support structure. The non-metallic support structure enables the orthopaedic instrument to be lighter than an all-metal instrument while the metallic load bearing member provides wearability comparable to an all-metal instrument.
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