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Acetabular apparatuses for hip revision surgery

US11793647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US
SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG · CH
SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITED · SG

Inventors

Stephen Lee · Redmond, US
Jeffrey J. Shea · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 24, 2020
Grant date	Oct 24, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/3459
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Prostheses, acetabular apparatuses, and methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, an acetabular apparatus includes an acetabular cup and an acetabular cage disposed within an interior of the acetabular cup. The acetabular cage may include a central portion including a first section and a second section rotatably coupled together, and a first flange extending from the first section and a second flange extending from the second section. The acetabular prosthesis may further include a fastener extending through each of the acetabular cup and the central portion of the acetabular cage.

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