Oxidized zirconium on a porous structure for bone implant use
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Abstract
A composition, a medical implant constructed from the composition, and a method of making the composition are described. The composition is a composite material, comprising a porous, reticulated, open cell network having at least part of its surface coated with blue-black or black oxidized zirconium.
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16 Claims
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1-8. -8. (canceled)
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9. A method of making a composite material comprising the steps of:
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providing a material having a reticulated open cell structure, depositing a layer of zirconium or zirconium alloy onto said substrate; and
,oxidizing said layer to blue-black or black oxidized zirconium. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of making a composite material comprising the steps of:
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providing a material having a reticulated open cell structure, physically constructing a layer of zirconium or zirconium alloy onto said substrate, and oxidizing said layer to blue-black or black oxidized zirconium. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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