Method and device for producing a planar implant for a human or animal body, which planar implants is preformed corresponding to a desired anatomical shape
CA 2648331 C · Owner: Synthes Gmbh · Inventors: Metzger, Marc Christian
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The present invention relates to a method and a device for producing a planar implant (I) for a human or animal body which planar implant (I) is preformed corresponding to a desired anatomical shape. The method comprises the following steps: making available a blank of the planar implant; making available a preforming device (V) that comprises a plurality of discrete adjustable support elements (STE) for adjusting an associated plurality of support points in accordance with the desired anatomical shape; defining the desired anatomical shape and determining corresponding settings for the support elements; adjusting the support elements in accordance with the settings determined for the …
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- Filed April 5, 2006 and granted September 3, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 5, 2026.
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