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US 11,419,726 B2Granted
Systems and methods for manufacturing, preparation and use of blanks in orthopedic implants
AssigneeConforMIS, Inc.
InventorsBob Miller, Ernest A. Dion, David P. Hesketh, Manuel J. Salinas, Philipp Lang
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Abstract
A blank for use in manufacturing a surgical implant is provided. The blank includes a shape based, at least in part, on one or more features common to a specific type of patient-adapted implants. The blank has dimensions that are equal to or larger than corresponding dimensions of each patient-adapted implant included in the specific type of patient-adapted implants.
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A blank for use in manufacturing a surgical implant, the blank comprising:
- a shape based, at least in part, on one or more features common to a specific type of patient-adapted implant;
- and
- dimensions that are equal to or larger than corresponding dimensions of each patient-adapted implant included in the specific type of patient-adapted implant,
- wherein the blank is symmetrical about a first axis and is able to accommodate manufacturing the surgical implant in a first orientation or a second orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 180 degrees from the first orientation with respect to the first axis.
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A blank for use in manufacturing a surgical implant, the blank comprising:
- a shape based, at least in part, on one or more features common to a specific type of patient-adapted implant;
- and
- dimensions that are equal to or larger than corresponding dimensions of each patient-adapted implant included in the specific type of patient-adapted implant,
- wherein the one or more features common to the specific type of patient-adapted implant comprise integrally formed pegs.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.