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Minimally invasive cup impactor

US7335207B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for implanting a prosthetic through a less invasive procedure. Generally, an instrument is provided to allow for a torque transfer along a non-linear line. Therefore, an incline can be provided without obstructing the view of a user using the instrument.

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