Prosthetic implant and surgical tool
US6451058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a prosthetic implant comprising a main body portion having a first surface for presentation to a receptive bone surface or into a bone cavity and a second surface for receipt of an articulating joint, and a lug on, and/or a bore in, the main body portion of the implant which is adapted for attachment of a filamentary member, such as a cable. The invention also relates to a surgical tool for gripping the implant, comprising an elongate body having a first end surface for bearing on the prosthetic implant and adapted for attachment of the tool to the implant, directly or indirectly by means of the cable.
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