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Method and apparatus for implanting a modular femoral hip

US8876837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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120References

12Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Aaron P. Smith · Warsaw, US
Tyler D. Witt · Fond du Lac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 21, 2013
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of implanting a prosthetic component is disclosed that includes attaching a guide rod to the prosthetic component, removably coupling the guide rod to a shaft extending from a handle, and positioning the prosthetic component in an anatomical feature. The method also includes impacting an impaction portion of the handle and uncoupling the guide rod from the shaft, leaving the guide rod attached to the prosthetic component. The method further includes positioning a reamer over the guide rod to create a reamed opening in the anatomical feature.

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