Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

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APP PUB NO 20030105182A1
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10197263

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A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

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CENTERPULSE ORTHOPEDICS INC9900 SPECTRUM DRIVE AUSTIN TX 78717

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bragdon, Charles R Weymouth, MA 18 1228
Harris, William H Belmont, MA 47 3494
Jasty, Murali Weston, MA 22 1537
Merrill, Edward W Belmont, MA 32 1925
Muratoglu, Orhun Cambridge, MA 18 915
O'Connor, Daniel O East Taunton, MA 18 1141
Venugopalan, Premnath Chennai, IN 22 1211

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