Anti-infective spinal rod with surface features
US9763697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Mechanical modifications to a spinal rod that will enable the rod to accept various coating technologies in such a way that the spinal construct's biomechanical performance is not compromised. These modifications preserve construct biomechanics in the presence of a coating and increase the bactericidal payload of an anti-infective spinal rod coating.
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