Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1989-06-21
1990-12-18
Isabella, David J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
A61F 232
Patent
active
049783580
ABSTRACT:
A surgical prosthetic device or implant comprising a composite structure with an outer metallic component and a separate inner component comprised of the same or a different material. The outer component may be made of commercially pure titanium or a titanium alloy or of a cobalt-based alloy. The inner component may be made of a carbon composite material that may be reinforced or not reinforced with a polymeric material.
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Isabella David J.
Zimmer Inc.
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