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Modular radial head prosthesis

US8920509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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328References

22Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Nicholas J. Katrana · Fort Wayne, US
Thomas M. Vanasse · Warsaw, US
Adam Finley · Leesburg, US
William J. Hamman · Winona Lake, US
Robert Metzger · Wakarusa, US
Bryce A. Isch · Bluffton, US
Christopher H. Martin · Salt Lake City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2010
Grant date	Dec 30, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius can include an articulation component having a first connection portion. A first head component can have a second connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. A second head component can have a third connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. The second head component can have a distinct dimension from the first head component. A stem component can include a fourth connection portion that connects with either of the first or second head components. The stem component can have a stem anchoring portion that connects to the radius.

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