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Orthopaedic prosthetic system for a rotating hinged-knee prosthesis

US11116641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Aaron J. Matyas · Fort Wayne, US
Tyler S. Hathaway · Auburn, US
Paul B. Sade, Sr. · Churubusco, US
Nathan C. Reeder · Warsaw, US
Kyle D. Steffe · Warsaw, US
David E. Rottger · Auburn, US
Anthony J. Webb · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 5, 2019
Grant date	Sep 14, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic prosthesis includes a femoral component configured to be attached to a distal end of a patient's femur. A tibial tray is configured to be attached to a proximal end of a patient's tibia. A tibial insert is configured to rotate relative to the tibial tray. A modular insert is received in a cavity defined in the tibial insert. The femoral component is rotatably coupled to the body of the modular insert.

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