Acetabular liner extractor
US6132469A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A preferred embodiment of an extractor employs a pair of arms which laterally move toward each other, thereby applying compressive forces against a first prosthetic component toward a longitudinal centerline. These compressive forces, in combination with longitudinal movement of the arms in relation to a collar of the extractor, serves to easily extract the liner from the shell.
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