Corporectomy implant
US9320612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This Implant (1) includes, in a known manner, two pieces (2, 3) that are telescopically mobile relative to one another and elements (4) for positioning one piece (3) in a particular position relative to the other piece (2), the two pieces (2, 3) being made from a polymer material. At least one of the two pieces (2, 3) has a plurality of micro-cavities (15, 20, 32) over at least one wide portion of its peripheral wall (5); and the implant includes internal communications (16, 21, 33) in its wall(s) (5, 7, 31) including the micro-cavities (15, 20, 32), connecting all or some of the micro-cavities to one another.
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