Titanium incudo-stapedial joint prosthesis
US7288113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A titanium incudo-stapedial joint prosthesis comprises a body including a generally tubular wall defining a first cavity for receiving a head of a stapes. A generally U-shaped wall is connected to the tubular wall defining a second cavity extending generally perpendicular to the first cavity for receiving an incus. The tubular wall comprises slots to enable the first cavity to be sized to fit the head of the stapes. The general U-shaped wall comprises slots to enable the second cavity to be sized to fit to the incus.
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