Composite material bone implant

US9370388B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Carbofix Orthopedics Ltd. · IL

Inventors

• Oren Globerman · Herzliya, IL
• Mordechay Beyar · Caesarea, IL
• Elad Einav · Even Yehuda, IL
• Hila Wachsler-Avrahami · Nes Ziona, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 7, 2011
• Grant date: Jun 21, 2016
• Expiry date: Oct 1, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2210/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Radiolucent composite implants. Some embodiments include reconfiguration indicators. Some embodiments include radio-opaque markers, especially along contours. Some embodiments are provided in kit form with accessories such as radiolucent drill guides and/or drives. Some embodiments have fiber reinforcement adapted for various usage scenarios. Some embodiments include metal components, for example, to increase strength. Also described are manufacturing methods.