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Prosthetic intramedullary femoral prosthesis with preformed sheath

US5197990A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1991
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00952
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic intramedullary femoral prosthesis provided with a separate preformed sheath made from an acrylic material which is dimensioned to enclose the prosthesis stem from the distal tip to a location on the stem which will be adjacent the proximal cut end of the femur with which it will be used.

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