Methods of improving the wear resistance of prosthetic medical devices

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PATENT NO 6905511
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10379642

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A prosthetic medical device exhibiting improved wear resistance is fabricated by irradiating at least one polyolefinic material in the presence of an inert atmosphere to yield a cross-linked irradiated polyolefinic material; blending at least one non-irradiated polyolefinic material with the at least one irradiated polyolefinic material, and forming the prosthetic medical device from the blended material. Selectively cross-linked polymeric compositions may be created by blending a specific amount of cross-linked resins with a specific amount of uncross-linked resins then cured into a polymeric matrix whereby the desired degree or percentage of overall cross-linking is obtained. The polymeric material may then be formed directly into a finished article by injection molding the polymeric material.

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HOWMEDICA OSEONICS CORPMAHWAH NJ

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Essner, Aaron Bloomingdale, NJ 14 210
Wang, Aiguo Wayne, NJ 60 1218

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