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Implant Components And Methods - EP2579817

The patent EP2579817 was granted to Smith & Nephew on Aug 31, 2022. The application was originally filed on Jun 8, 2011 under application number EP11793107A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2579817

SMITH & NEPHEW
Application Number
EP11793107A
Filing Date
Jun 8, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 29, 2022
Grant Date
Aug 31, 2022
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