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Offset trial stem

US6149687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1998
Grant dateNov 21, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An offset trial stem system includes a baseplate and a trial stem. The trial stem has a main body portion and a baseplate connection portion. The baseplate connection portion is threadably attached to the baseplate, and is offset from, and connected to, the main body portion by a transition portion. A threaded member is provided for attaching the trial stem to the baseplate. The threaded member is mounted for reciprocating and rotating movement in the trial stem.

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