Cement restrictor including shape memory material

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1997-05-06

1999-12-07

Milano, Michael J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 16, 606 95, A61F 232, A61B 1758, A61B 1760

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active

059975806

ABSTRACT:
A cement restrictor is provided for creating a fixed obstruction within a bone. An exemplary cement restrictor includes a member or body that is expandable or transitionable from a first diameter to a second diameter.

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