Implant with ability to capture extravasating fixation medium
US12220317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical implant with recesses adapted to capture fixation medium that extravasates during implantation. The implant includes an elongated stem having a distal tip configured for insertion into an implant receiving area of a patient. A collar having recesses for capturing extravasating fixation medium is attached on the stem. The collar can be fixed to the stem by a separable collar-engagement feature or the collar can be fixed to the stem via structures on the stem.
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