Method of improving bond strength of polymeric implants with bone cement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9193033
APP PUB NO 20140256229A1
SERIAL NO

13792421

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A method for improving the bond between a PEEK joint component and bone cement comprising roughening a surface of the PEEK component by air-blasting abrasive water-soluble particles against the component until an average surface roughness of 4 to 6 micrometers is attained and subsequently submerging the component in water to dissolve any residual particles.

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HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP325 CORPORATE DRIVE MAHWAH NJ 07430

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Hanson, Keenan Michael Tuxedo, US 10 23
Lawrynowicz, Daniel E Monroe, US 25 239
Zhang, Zongtao Riverdale, US 39 234

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