Knee joint prosthesis
US7445639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular component for a knee joint prosthesis is disclosed. The modular component includes a tray, a stem and an adapter assembly. The tray includes a support surface and downwardly extending extension having a generally circular shape. The stem includes a main body portion and an upwardly extending extension. The adapter assembly connects the tray and the stem. The adapter assembly includes a first generally cylindrical cavity receiving the downwardly extending extension of the tray and a second generally cylindrical cavity receiving the upwardly extension of the stem.
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