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Device and method for retroversion correction for shoulder arthroplasty

US9226830B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by

25References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Lieven De Wilde · Gent, BE
Kyle E. Lappin · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 18, 2011
Grant date	Jan 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 11, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/30892
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A kit for implanting a glenoid component in one embodiment includes a retroversion glenoid component including a generally flat glenoid bone contacting surface defining a first plane, a first offset peg extending away from the glenoid bone contacting surface, a concave articulating surface, an upper surface extending about the concave articulating surface and generally opposite to the glenoid bone contacting surface, the upper surface defining a second plane, the second plane angled with respect to the first plane, and a drill guide configured to guide a drill in forming a bore in a scapula to receive the first offset peg.

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