METALLIC ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Application
US20260076801A1
Kind: A1
Mar 19, 2026
Inventors
Oscar A. QUINTANA-PONCE, Bryan J. SMITH
Abstract
An orthopaedic implant includes a femoral component having a metallic zirconium and niobium coating disposed therein. A method of making the femoral component using direct energy deposition or co-molding is also disclosed.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/3094
A61F 2/3859
A61F 2002/3092
A61F 2310/00023
A61F 2310/00485
A61F 2310/00491
Filing Date
2025-11-25
Application No.
19400205