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Low friction resurfacing implant

US8961613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Zyga Technology, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert L. Assell · Windom, US
Brian P. Beaubien · Windom, US
David W. Stassen · Edina, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 15, 2012
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 15, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/30841
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A low friction resurfacing implant system including a first implant component having a first bearing surface and a first engagement surface. The first engagement surface is located opposite the first bearing surface. The first implant component has a leading edge and a trailing edge. The first implant component includes teeth that extend from the first engagement surface. The teeth are arranged in a plurality of rows. The teeth in adjacent rows are offset from each other.

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