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Positioner and method for a femoral hip implant

US7044978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateOct 27, 2003
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a positioner for controlling the position of a femoral hip implant within the intramedullary canal of a femur.

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