摘要 |
The invention relates to an orthopaedic implant made of a ceramic metal composite. The composite (28, 48, 54) includes one phase that is a biocompatible metal or metal alloy and a second phase of ceramic particles examples of which include carbides, nitrides and/or oxides. In some embodiments, the implant comprises a homogeneous ceramic layer (24) as part of a multilayered composition. In some embodiments, the multilayered composition comprises a homogeneous metal layer (32). |
申请人 |
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.;JANI, SHILESH, C.;PAWAR, VIVEK;WEAVER, CAROLYN |
发明人 |
JANI, SHILESH, C.;PAWAR, VIVEK;WEAVER, CAROLYN |