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Implantable patella component having a thickened superior edge

US8556982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Abraham P. Wright · Winona Lake, US
Wayne M. Goldstein · Highland Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2011
Grant date	Oct 15, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0063
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic implant includes a patella component having a posterior bearing surface configured to articulate with the femoral condyles of a femur, and an anterior surface having a number of pegs extending outwardly therefrom. The superior edge of the patella component is thickened relative to conventional dome-shaped patella components.

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