Prosthesis with a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent
US8679166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable prosthesis system including a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent is disclosed. The types of prostheses which may include a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent include rods, fracture plates, screws, as well as other types of prostheses. Additionally, the structural composition of many types of prostheses may be modified to help induce bone ingrowth and allow for fusion with the implantable prosthesis.
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