Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1996-02-13
1999-03-09
Weiss, John G.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 18, 623 19, 623 20, 623 23, 526352, A61F 234
Patent
active
058794000
ABSTRACT:
A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene which has a polymeric structure with less than about 50% crystallinity, less than about 290 .ANG. lamellar thickness and less than about 940 MPa tensile elastic modulus, so as to reduce production of fine particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, is described. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.
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Bragdon Charles R.
Harris William H.
Jasty Murali
Merrill Edward W.
O'Connor Daniel O.
Cuddihy Francis K.
Greer Helen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The General Hospital Corporation
Weiss John G.
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