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Patient-specific manufacturing of porous metal prostheses

US9662214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Zimmer, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jia Li · Warsaw, US
Scott V. Cron · Rahway, US
Jeffrey Bassett · Vista, US
Edward M. Willis · Hoboken, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 4, 2012
Grant date	May 30, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 8, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C2270/041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient-specific porous metal prosthesis and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The orthopedic prosthesis may be metallic to provide adequate strength and stability. Also, the orthopedic prosthesis may be porous to promote bone ingrowth.

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