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Releasable threaded connection for modular implants

US10201430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

6Claims

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Filip Leszko · West Chester, US
Aaron J. Matyas · Fort Wayne, US
Kyle D. Steffe · Warsaw, US
David E. Rottger · Auburn, US
Daniel M. Hippensteel · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2018
Grant date	Feb 12, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic prosthesis assembly includes a first prosthetic component, a second prosthetic component, and a fastener. The first prosthetic component includes a threaded bore. The second prosthetic component includes an opening and a threaded inner wall that extends inwardly from the opening. The fastener includes a first axial section having a first plurality of threads engaged with the threaded inner wall the second prosthetic component, and a second axial section having a second plurality of threads engaged with the threaded bore of the first prosthetic component to secure the first prosthetic component to the second prosthetic component.

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