Modular set of an outer shell for an artificial hip joint cup
US6340370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Modular set of an outer shell (1) for an artificial hip joint pan, comprising a shell-shaped outer part (2) and an anchoring aid (7) which is designed as a lug (3, 4), a spike (5) or a hook (6), with the shell-shaped outer part (2) having an end surface (2a) at its equator with bores (2b), and with each anchoring aid (7) having a securing part (3a, 4a, 5a) which is designed to be matched with respect to the end surface (2a) in such a manner that the securing part (3a, 4a, 5a) can be secured at the shell-shaped outer part (2) by means of a screw (6) which engages in the bore (2b).
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