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Method and apparatus for implanting a modular femoral hip

US8221432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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95References

18Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Aaron P. Smith · Warsaw, US
Tyler D. Witt · Fond du Lac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2010
Grant date	Jul 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 11, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insertion system for implanting a prosthetic component includes a handle, a shaft, and a guide rod. The handle includes an impaction portion. The shaft extends from and is fixed to the handle. The guide rod is removably coupled to the shaft and includes a proximal end adapted to be rotationally fixed within the impaction portion and a distal end adapted to attach to the prosthetic component.

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