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Osteotome guide configured to attach to an implanted femoral component

US9603720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 2014
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4687
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Guides configured to guide one or more osteotomes to remove a femoral component that is implanted in a femur. When implanted, the femoral component includes a stem implanted within the femur, a proximal end that extends from the femur, and a receptacle in the proximal end. The guides are configured to attach to the femoral component and attach to the receptacle in the femoral component. The guides include one or more openings sized to guide the osteotomes along the stem of the femoral component. The guides may further include multiple different sections that can be attached together.

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