Biocompatible extremely fine tantalum filament scaffolding for bone and soft tissue prosthesis
US9498316B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue implant member for implanting in living tissue is provided. The implant is formed of an open structured tantalum filament having a cross-sectional size of less than about 250 microns.
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