Implant device
US8968403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an implant device, in particular an implant device placed between bony, cartilaginous or soft tissues or between prosthetic surfaces to restore or create a gap. More particular the present invention is directed to an implant device made from polymeric material and having a stiffness gradient as well as a limited dimensional deformation, wherein the implant device has a stiffness gradient and a limited dimensional deformation and preferably is at least partially anisotropic.
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