Diffusion-hardened medical implant

Details Diffusion-hardened medical implant Diffusion-hardened medical implant

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Austin, Aaron (Department: 1784)

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All metal or with adjacent metals

Composite; i.e., plural, adjacent, spatially distinct metal...

C428S469000, C428S701000, C428S472100, C623S022150, C623S023560, C606S076000, C424S423000

Reexamination Certificate

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07968209

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a new composition and medical implant made therefrom, the composition comprising a thick diffusion hardened zone, and preferably further comprising a ceramic layer. The present invention relates to orthopedic implants comprising the new composition, methods of making the new composition, and methods of making orthopedic implants comprising the new composition.

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