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Hip prosthesis with monoblock ceramic acetabular cup

US7695521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2005
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00317
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved hip prosthesis includes an acetabular cup bearing component constructed from a relatively hard and high strength ceramic material for articulation with a ball-shaped femoral head component which may be constructed from a compatible ceramic or metal material. In one form, the acetabular cup further includes a ceramic porous bone ingrowth surface adhered thereto for secure ingrowth attachment to natural patient bone.

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