Femoral prosthesis trial fitting device
US4135517A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trial fitting device for an implantable femoral prosthesis comprising a trial head, a bearing insert removably fitting within the trial head and a femoral prosthesis stem or a trial handle onto which said bearing insert is removably rotatably mounted is disclosed. Differently sized trial heads can be quickly substituted utilizing the trial fitting device of the present invention.
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