Cemented acetabular construct with locked modular sleeve
US11399945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to an acetabular implant system with a liner and a sleeve. The liner includes a convex outer surface shaped to correspond to an interior of an acetabular cup and has an equatorial region and a polar region. The convex outer surface includes a plurality of liner engagement features thereon. The sleeve includes an inner surface with a plurality of sleeve engagement features thereon. The inner surface of the sleeve is sized to be flush with the convex outer surface of the liner. When the sleeve is engaged with the liner, the liner engagement features engage the sleeve engagement features.
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