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Pyrolytic graphite for small joint bioimplants

Thread starter ribrin
Start date Apr 10, 2006

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Apr 10, 2006

ribrin

Mechanical

Hi:

A little while ago, an exchange was done on the positive merits of using biocompatible pyrolytic graphite in small joint implants. The exchange concluded that the material is good but concerns over litigation may nix it. Is this really the case today? I saw a company MINTEQ makes large amounts. Any body familiar with them?

ribrin