Variable geometry rim surface acetabular shell liner
US7682398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an acetabular shell liner, and particularly a constrained liner, having a variable rim surface geometry to improve the range of motion of a femoral component within the liner and decrease the incidence of dislocation and subluxation. There are also provided methods of making and using the acetabular shell liner. Prosthetic devices, and particularly hip joint prostheses, containing the acetabular shell liner having a variable rim surface geometry are also provided.
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