Acetabular components with radiological markers for a hip replacement implant
US9474614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An acetabular component of a hip replacement implant that is configured to be attached to an acetabulum and to receive a femoral component of the hip replacement implant. The component includes a concave body with a closed end configured to seat against the acetabulum and an open end configured to receive the femoral component. At least one radiological marker is positioned on the body and is visibly distinct from the body on X-ray imaging. The radiological markers may include an elongated shape with a length measured between a first end and a second end. The radiological markers may be shorter than the body such that they do not extend completely around the body and the first and second ends are spaced apart from one another.
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