Patent · US Expired

Package for hip prosthesis

US5405005A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1993
Grant dateApr 11, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clamshell package supports a hip prosthesis so that modular pads and/or a modular distal sleeves can be added during surgery so that sterility is maintained while achieving a custom fit for the patient.

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