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Modular trial heads for a prosthetic

US8840676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Kevin Belew · Hernando, US
James Gatewood · Grenada, US
Luke Andrew Gibson · Southaven, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 7, 2010
Grant date	Sep 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0064
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis trial system includes at least one head member having an outer surface and a cavity configured to mate with an exterior surface of a stem member. The prosthesis trial system further includes at least one shell member having an inner surface configured to mate with the outer surface of the at least one head member.

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