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Assembly tool for modular implants and associated method

US8685036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Michael C. Jones · North Webster, US
David W. Daniels · Winona Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 26, 2009
Grant date	Apr 1, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/53978
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and a second member. The second member is operably associated with the second component. At least one of the first member and the second member are adapted to provide for the assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component of the prosthesis. The second member is operably associated with the first member for relative motion between the first member and the second member for assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component.

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