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Metallic prosthetic devices having micro-textured outer surfaces
Assignee: JOIN MEDICAL PRODUCTS Corp
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Filing: 1988-02-04
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A prosthesis for implantation in bone is provided which comprises a metal body having an outer surface at least a portion of which includes: (a) a plurality of first recesses, each of the first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and (b) a plurality of second recesses, each of the second recesses having a characteristic dimension less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses. The first recesses are created in the outer surface before the second recesses. Prior to the formation of the second recesses, the first recesses are characterized by: (1) initial areas at the outer surface; (2) initial perimeters at the outer surface; and (3) initial included angles between the outer surface and the side walls of the recess. The second recesses are formed by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses. The deformation produces changes in all or some of the initial areas, initial perimeters, and initial included angles. The changes give the outer surface a complex surface topography suitable for strong bonding with bone.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas G. Noiles
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2/3094; A61F2/46; A61F2/468; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30138; A61F2002/30148; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30273; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/30807; A61F2002/30808; A61F2002/30836; A61F2002/30838; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30883; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30892; A61F2/30942; A61F2002/30957; A61F2002/3097; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0086; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and said first recesses having initial areas at the outer surface prior to the creation of the second recesses; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation reducing the areas at the outer surface of at least some of the first recesses below their initial values.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and said first recesses having initial areas at the outer surface prior to the creation of the second recesses; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation reducing the areas at the outer surface of at least some of the first recesses below their initial values.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the metal body is composed of a titanium-containing material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
192 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and said first recesses having initial areas at the outer surface prior to the creation of the second recesses, said initial areas having initial perimeter configurations; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation changing the perimeters of at least some of the first recesses from their initial configurations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
192 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and said first recesses having initial areas at the outer surface prior to the creation of the second recesses, said initial areas having initial perimeter configurations; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation changing the perimeters of at least some of the first recesses from their initial configurations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The prosthesis of claim 3 wherein for at least some of the changed perimeters, at least a portion of the changed perimeter lies with the initial perimeter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 3 wherein the metal body is composed of a titanium-containing material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
187 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and the side walls of the first recesses intersecting the outer surface at initial included angles prior to the creation of the second recesses; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation reducing at least some of the included angles below their initial values.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
187 words
A prosthesis for implantation in bone comprising means for contributing to the support of a joint motion surface, said means being made of a biocompatible metal and having an outer surface for engagement with bone, at least a portion of said surface including: a plurality of first recesses, each of said first recesses having a characteristic dimension of less than about 1.0 millimeter, the characteristic dimension being the minimum edge-to-edge distance across the recess at the outer surface of the prosthesis; and a plurality of second recesses, each of said second recesses having a characteristic dimension which is less than the characteristic dimension of the first recesses; said first recesses being created in the outer surface before the second recesses, and the side walls of the first recesses intersecting the outer surface at initial included angles prior to the creation of the second recesses; said second recesses being created by depressing the outer surface of the metal body so as to deform at least some of the edges of the first recesses; and said deformation reducing at least some of the included angles below their initial values.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 6 wherein some of the including angles are reduced below 90°.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 6 wherein the metal body is composed of a titanium-containing material.
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