Acetabular prosthetic system with simplified impaction
US10420648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3417
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An acetabular prosthesis is adapted to be arranged in the acetabular of a patient for impacting it. The prosthesis includes a cup having a wall in the shape of a spherical cap intended to receive an insert within it. The outer surface of the cap is adapted to come into contact with the bottom of the patient's acetabular. The cap is extended at its peripheral edge by a cylindrical part, and at least one cavity is formed in the outer surface of the cylindrical part.
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