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Orthopaedic bearing and method for making the same

  • US 7,896,921 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2004
  • Issued: 03/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable orthopaedic bearing, comprising:

  • a metallic component,a non-crosslinked layer of polyethylene molded to the metallic component, anda crosslinked layer of polyethylene having a first side and a second side, said first side of the crosslinked layer of polyethylene molded to the non-crosslinked layer of polyethylene along a melt-fused interface that is devoid of mechanical interdigitation or interlocking,wherein said second side of the crosslinked layer of polyethylene has an articulating surface defined therein.

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