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Iliac canal prosthesis

US9248023B2 · kind B2 · utility

38Cited by

11References

28Claims

0Family size

Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Michael D. Ries · Chico, US
Jeffrey J. Shea · Memphis, US
David C. Kelman · Somerville, US
Jeffrey A. Sharp · Salt Lake City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2009
Grant date	Feb 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0006
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An acetabular prosthetic device for implantation in an iliac canal and acetabulum of an ilium comprises a stem and an acetabular component. The stem may be configured to be implanted in the iliac canal. The acetabular component may be configured to be implanted in the acetabulum and fixed to the stem. The acetabular component may further comprise a connection portion to adjustably connect the acetabular component to the stem such that the acetabular component is configured to be oriented in a plurality of orientations before being fixed to the stem.

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