Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Truong, Duc (Department: 1711)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
C528S003000, C528S220000, C528S487000, C528S499000, C623S016110, C525S471000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022798
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic device having a polyaryletherketone component with a wettable surface is disclosed. The surface of the polyaryletherketone component has a surface chemistry which enhances the ability of tissues to grow directly thereon. An associated method for enhancing the wettability of a prosthetic device is also disclosed.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
DePuy Products, Inc.
Truong Duc
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