Title:
ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITION OF COATINGS FOR PROSTHETIC METALS AND ALLOYS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002059395
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
An article coated with an electrolytically deposited bio-compatible composite layer useful as an internal prosthetic device is disclosed. The bio-compatible composite coating that is electrolytically deposited onto the article comprises hydroxyapatite and chitosan. The introduction of chitosan into the crystal matrix of brushite/hydroxyapatite significantly improves the adhesive and chemical and mechanical stability properties of the coating.
Inventors:
REDEPENNING JODY G
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/049875
Publication Date:
December 05, 2002
Filing Date:
December 27, 2001
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Assignee:
UNIV NEBRASKA (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/68; A61F2/30; A61L27/28; C25D9/02; A61F2/00; (IPC1-7): C25D/
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