Medical implant or medical implant part

Details Medical implant or medical implant part Medical implant or medical implant part

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Nakarani, D. S. (Department: 1773)

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Composite

Of addition polymer from unsaturated monomers

C428S520000, C428S522000, C428S523000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10675047

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a medical implant or medical implant part comprising a body and a surface layer, wherein the surface layer comprises a mixture comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight of about 400,000 atomic mass units or more. The invention also provides a method for producing such a medical implant or medical implant.

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