Prosthetic devices employing oxidized zirconium and other abrasion resistant surfaces contacting surfaces of cross-linked polyethylene

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PATENT NO 6652586
APP PUB NO 20030028254A1
SERIAL NO

09908520

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Orthopedic implants which includes the components of zirconium or zirconium-based alloys having surfaces coated with oxidized zirconium or alternatively, other orthopedic implants comprising abrasion resistant surfaces contacting surfaces of cross-linked polyethylene are disclosed. Such implants provide low friction, highly wear resistant coatings especially useful in artificial joints, such as hip joints, knee joints, elbows, etc., but also useful in other implant devices as well.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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Hunter, Gordon Memphis, TN 27 1019
Jani, Shilesh C Memphis, TN 41 962

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