Modular junction seal of an orthopedic implant
US9039777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming an orthopedic implant, the method comprising the steps of providing a first implant component and a second implant component, the first implant component having a stem and a second implant component including a head defining a female taper sized to receive the stem; coupling the stem to the female taper of the head; forming a modular injunction between the stem and head; applying a seal to the modular injunction to limit bodily fluid from contacting the modular injunction; and forming the orthopedic implant.
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