Method of attachment of implantable cup to a cup impactor
US10092420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic impactor includes an elongate member having an interface end; an impact head connected to the elongate member; an implant interface held at the interface end that is configured to connect to an acetabular cup; and a securing mechanism attached to the elongate member that includes an actuator and a pressing member at least partly covering the implant interface. The pressing member is connected to the actuator and slidable relative to the implant interface. The actuator is configured to slide the pressing member along the implant interface.
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