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Prosthetic device with damper

US8206452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

12Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Robert Metzger · Wakarusa, US
Brian A. Uthgenannt · Winona Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 18, 2010
Grant date	Jun 26, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/30563
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic joint assembly supports articulation of a joint. The joint assembly includes a first component configured to be fixed to an anatomical feature. The first component includes a first impact surface and a second component that engages the first component. The second component includes a second impact surface that impacts the first impact surface as the first component moves relative to the second component. Furthermore, at least one of the first impact surface and the second impact surface includes a dampening member that dampens energy resulting from impact of the first and second impact surfaces.

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