Method and apparatus for removing a bearing
US8048165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00413
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for removing a bearing that is coupled to a prosthetic implant by a ring includes advancing a distal end of a removal tool in a first direction and into a slit formed in the ring. The ring can be caused to expand radially from engagement with the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be advanced in a second direction such that the removal tool engages the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be further advanced in the second direction such that the removal tool urges the bearing away from the prosthetic implant.
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