Diffusion-hardened medical implant

Details Diffusion-hardened medical implant Diffusion-hardened medical implant

2006-11-10

2009-06-23

Zimmerman, John J. (Department: 1794)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Composite

Of inorganic material

C428S472000, C606S076000, C623S022150, C623S023560

Reexamination Certificate

active

07550209

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a new composition and medical implant made therefrom, the composition comprising a thick diffusion hardened zone, and preferably further comprising a ceramic layer. The present invention relates to orthopedic implants comprising the new composition, methods of making the new composition, and methods of making orthopedic implants comprising the new composition.

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