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Class 623/23.3 - Porous


Subclass of Class 623 - Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or aids and accessories therefor
Definition: Subject matter wherein the outside surface of the artificial
No. of applications: 7
Last issue date: 02/18/2010


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20100042226ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT WITH SPATIALLY VARYING POROSITY
An orthopaedic implant includes a body member having a first region with a first porosity and a second region with a second porosity. At least one physical characteristic of the first porosity is different than at least one physical characteristic of the second porosity...
02/18/2010
20070129809Apparatus for use of porous implants
An acetabular cup assembly implantable at an acetabular socket can include an acetabular cup defining a partially spherical bone engaging surface and having a uniform thickness. A spacer can include a body portion formed of porous metal and define a radial support surfa...
06/07/2007
20070083265Devices and methods for facilitating controlled bone growth or repair
Bone implantable devices and methodologies permit careful application of biologically active substances and management of bone growth processes. The device includes a body defining a carrier receiving area for locating adjacent bone. Carrier material is located in the c...
04/12/2007
20060241776Method and apparatus for use of porous implants
A prosthesis includes an implant defining an attachment surface thereon. A porous insert is selectively coupled to the implant. The porous insert is adapted to be received at the attachment surface of the implant in a retained position. The porous insert is adapted to f...
10/26/2006
20060190092Hip stem prosthesis
A hip stem prosthesis is provided for treating a deficient hip joint. ...
08/24/2006
20050267586Canine femoral stem system
A canine femoral stem system provides a set of sizes of stems designed to fit in a reamed femoral bone canal with controlled interference. The canine femoral stems can be implanted using either a cemented or cementless procedures. Cementless stems have a porous coating ...
12/01/2005
20050165494Prosthesis fixation with mechanically compacted biocompatible granules
An assembly for fixating a prosthesis in body tissue such as bone of a mammal, comprising a mechanical compacting device and a mass comprising at least granules of a biocompatible material having a sponge-like structure, wherein the mechanical compacting device is desig...
07/28/2005
 
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