Variable angle humeral components
US8771362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variable angle locking system comprising a humeral component having an underside at least partially defined by a cavity; a humeral stem couplable to the humeral component; a first washer defining a first through-hole and including a threaded portion; an adaptor defining a second through-hole and having a shelf portion and an elongated second washer, the shelf portion being adapted to be received by the cavity of the humeral component; a spring washer positioned between the first washer and the elongated second washer and defining a third through-hole; and a screw configured to lock the humeral component to the humeral stem at more than one angle relative to a common axis defined by the first, second and third through-holes, the screw including a head portion having helical threads and an elongated shaft portion extending from the head portion.
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