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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2012
Applicants:
Gordon F. Janko, Poway, CA (US);
Herbert R. Radisch, San Diego, CA (US);
Thomas A. Trozera, Del Mar, CA (US);
Inventors:
Gordon F. Janko, Poway, CA (US);
Herbert R. Radisch, San Diego, CA (US);
Thomas A. Trozera, Del Mar, CA (US);
Assignee:
Bio DG, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C22C 38/04 (2006.01); C22C 38/10 (2006.01); C22C 38/18 (2006.01); C22C 38/40 (2006.01); C22C 38/12 (2006.01); C22C 38/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.