Coupling agents for orthopedic biomaterials
US8686064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a method for the preparation of bone-polymer composites wherein the mineral portion of the bone is treated with a coupling agent before being incorporated into a biocompatible polymeric matrix. The resulting composites may be used as such or be further processed to form an osteoimplant.
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