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Prosthetic ligament connection assembly

US4744793A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1985
Grant dateMay 17, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0882
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic ligament connection assembly includes a plug adapted to fit within an opening in a bone so that the prosthetic ligament in the opening will be secured to the bone via a uniform interface therebetween.

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