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Femoral component for a knee prosthesis with bone compacting ridge

US10070966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Zimmer, Inc. · US

Inventors

Raymond C. Parisi · Wakarusa, US
Nick Drury · Warsaw, US
Charles A. Baldridge · Claypool, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2015
Grant date	Sep 11, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 18, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/3863
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock front the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee.

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