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Femoral component for an implantable hip prosthesis

US9271839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

11Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

John M. Armacost · Warsaw, US
Ryan C. Keefer · Warsaw, US
Jeffrey A. McAnelly · Columbia City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2013
Grant date	Mar 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery includes an implantable stem component. The implantable stem component includes a core and a shell extending over the core. The shell includes a polymeric material and is configured to receive a femoral head component. Metal foam may extend over a portion of the shell.

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