GB1306660A - Spinal disc prostheses and method of making same - Google Patents

Spinal disc prostheses and method of making same

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GB1306660A
GB1306660A GB348372A GB348372A GB1306660A GB 1306660 A GB1306660 A GB 1306660A GB 348372 A GB348372 A GB 348372A GB 348372 A GB348372 A GB 348372A GB 1306660 A GB1306660 A GB 1306660A
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prosthesis
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polyester
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silicone elastomer
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Bayer Corp
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Cutter Laboratories Inc
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