Retention device for centering an endoprosthesis shank in a bone
US4523587A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The retention device is formed of a guide piece for slidably receiving the shank of an endoprosthesis and an anchoring element for anchoring the guide piece within a bone. The guide piece and anchoring element can be pushed together or threaded together. The anchoring element is provided with slits so as to facilitate expansion upon movement of the guide piece into the anchoring element.
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