Modular junction seal of an orthopedic implant
US8663327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seal for preventing a bodily fluid from penetrating an orthopedic implant comprising a tapered section adapted to conformingly mate to a stem of a first implant component, and a collar section extending from and circumferentially surrounding a portion of the tapered section, the collar section adapted to mate to a base of a second implant component such that the tapered section and collar section define an opening therethrough configured to receive the first implant component.
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