Bioresorbable metal alloy and implants made of same
AssigneeUniversity of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsMichele Viola Manuel, Harpreet Singh Brar, Ida Svensson Berglund, Benjamin George Keselowsky, Malisa Sarntinoranont
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a non-toxic, bioresorbable, magnesium based alloy for use in production of implants. Specifically exemplified herein are alloy embodiments useful for orthopedic implants. Also disclosed are alloy materials that incorporate magnesium, calcium and strontium.
Claims19
A bioresorbable, non-toxic, osteogenic magnesium alloy, said alloy comprising, by weight percentage:
- 0.3 to 10 percent calcium;
- 0.3 to 10 percent strontium;
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- 50 to 99.5 percent magnesium.
An implant for use in orthopedic surgery, said implant comprising an alloy consisting essentially of magnesium, calcium and strontium.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.