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Tibial insert having multiple keels

US8540778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

James M. Rhodes · Warsaw, US
Jordan S. Lee · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 22, 2006
Grant date	Sep 24, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tibial insert includes a platform defining an upper bearing surface and plurality of keels of the tibial insert extend downwardly from the platform. A surgical method for knee arthroplasty is also disclosed.

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