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Joint endoprosthesis and method for assembling such a prosthesis

US9561112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2007
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis, in particular a shoulder prosthesis, includes a socket part receiving a joint head; an anchoring part anchoring the prosthesis in a bone; and a connecting arrangement securely connecting the socket part to the anchoring part. The socket part is assigned at least one pin and the anchoring part has at least one guide. The guide is designed in such a way that the pin can be held substantially safe from tilting in the guide.

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