Patent ID: 6558428
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: A61F,A61L,C08L,C09D,Y10S

Abstract:
An implant product for implantation into the body comprising:a prosthetic member having a shape configured to be implanted into a prepared area of the body, said prosthetic member defining a polymer surface adapted to be attached to an adjoining bone with a bone cement composition; a coating covering said polymer surface of said prosthetic member, said coating being made from a bone cement compatible polymer comprising an activated mixture of UHMWPE and polymethyl methacrylate; and an interfacial layer between said surface of said prosthetic member and said coating, said coating being bonded to said surface across said interfacial layer, said interfacial layer being made from a mixture of cross-linked polyethylene, virgin polyethylene, and polyethylene fibers.