In-vivo biodegradable medical implant
US9119906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In-vivo biodegradable medical implants, containing at least in part at least partially fine-grained metallic materials that are strong, tough, stiff and lightweight, are disclosed The in-vivo biodegradable implants are used in a number of stent applications, for fracture fixation, sutures and the like. The in-vivo biodegradable medical implants enable the reduction of implant size and weight and consequently result in reducing the release of implant degradation products into the body.
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