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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2024
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2021
Applicant:
Tech Met, Inc., Glassport, PA (US);
Inventors:
Michael Vidra, Export, PA (US);
Daniel Jon Schutzer, Irwin, PA (US);
Jordan Incerpi, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Assignee:
Tech Met, Inc., Glassport, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C23F 1/28 (2006.01); A61L 27/04 (2006.01); A61L 27/06 (2006.01); A61L 27/36 (2006.01); A61L 27/50 (2006.01); C23F 1/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C23F 1/28 (2013.01); A61L 27/042 (2013.01); A61L 27/047 (2013.01); A61L 27/06 (2013.01); A61L 27/365 (2013.01); A61L 27/50 (2013.01); C23F 1/30 (2013.01);
Abstract
Compositions and methods for etching a nanoscale geometry on a metal or metal alloy surface are disclosed. Such surfaces, when included on an implantable medical device, enhance healing after surgery. When included on a bone contacting medical implant, the nanoscale geometry may enhance osseointegration. When included on a tissue contacting device, the nanoscale geometry may enhance endothelial cell attachment, proliferation, and restoration of a healthy endothelial surface.