Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Miscellaneous
Patent
1997-01-22
1999-07-13
Isabella, David J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Miscellaneous
205656, A61F 202, B44C 122
Patent
active
059220295
ABSTRACT:
An attachment surface for an implantable device has a random irregular pattern formed through a repetitive masking and chemical milling process. Additionally, an attachment surface for an implantable device has a random irregular pattern formed through a repetitive masking and electrochemical milling process. The electrochemical milling process is particularly well suited for use with substrate materials which have high chemical inertness which makes them resistant to chemical etching. Surface material is removed from the implant surface without stress on the adjoining material and the process provides fully dimensional fillet radii at the base of the surface irregularities. This irregular surface is adapted to receive the ingrowth of bone material and to provide a strong anchor for that bone material. The unitary nature of the substrate and surface features provides a strong anchoring surface with is resistant to cracking or breaking. The surface is prepared through an etching process which utilizes the random application of a maskant and subsequent etching of the metallic substrate in areas unprotected by the maskant. This chemical etching process is repeated a number of times as necessitated by the nature of the irregularities required in the surface. The etching characteristics are controlled by the time, temperature and number of repetitions utilized in the etching process.
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Reed Gary
Wagner Donald J.
Cycam, Inc.
Friedman Barry I.
Isabella David J.
Tech Met, Incorporated
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