Acetabular shell removal instrument
US7763031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a bone surface adjacent to an outer surface of the acetabular cup when the first end is within the acetabular cup.
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