Amorphous metal alloy medical devices
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1. An implantable medical device comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
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Abstract
This invention provides a new class of medical devices and implants comprising amorphous metal alloys. The medical devices and implants may be temporary or permanent and may comprise other materials as well, such as polymers, ceramics, and conventional crystalline or polycrystalline metal alloys.
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47 Claims
- 1. An implantable medical device comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
- 4. An implantable surgical fastener comprising at least one amorphous metal alloy.
- 16. An implantable surgical fabric comprising at least one amorphous metal alloy.
- 27. An artificial heart comprising an artificial heart valve, wherein the artificial heart valve comprises an amorphous metal alloy component.
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31. A stent comprising a substantially tubular member, wherein said member is a tube, sheath or coiled wire that comprises an amorphous metal alloy.
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32. A bifurcated stent having a strut or wire comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
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33. A stent-graft comprising:
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a substantially tubular member comprising an amorphous metal alloy and a graft material attached to the substantially tubular member. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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35. An orthopedic implant for reconstructive surgery, wherein said orthopedic implant is a wire, spring, or mesh, comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
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36. An orthodontic wire or bracket comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
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37. A medical device containing an amorphous metal alloy, wherein said amorphous metal alloy is formed by
heating an alloy in a reservoir to form a molten alloy; -
forcing the molten alloy through an orifice by pressurizing the reservoir; and
impinging the molten alloy onto a chill substrate. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A medical device containing an amorphous metal alloy, wherein said amorphous metal alloy is formed by
heating an alloy in a reservoir to a temperature above the melting point of the alloy; -
ejecting the molten alloy through an orifice in the reservoir to form a melt stream; and
impinging the melt stream onto a chill substrate. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43)
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- 44. A medical device having a radiation shield comprising an amorphous metal alloy.
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