Prosthetic device and method for implanting the prosthetic device
US8439978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A substantially cup-shaped prosthetic device for a joint is provided. The prosthetic device includes an outer surface configured to operatively engage at least one of a first bone of the joint and a component, an inner surface including at least a portion configured to connect to a second bone of the joint, and at least one reservoir having an opening at each of the inner surface and the outer surface and extending therebetween.
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