Implant for orthopedic applications
US8758438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant for orthopedic applications includes a quantity of flexible, elongated elements at least some of which possess connective tissue-healing activity, the elongated elements being arranged in substantially common alignment along their longitudinal axis.
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