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Orthopaedic surgical instrument system and method for protecting a femoral stem taper

US9615927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

20Claims

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Daniel N. Huff · Warsaw, US
Justin D. Grostefon · Columbia City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 31, 2015
Grant date	Apr 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 31, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4641
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic hip prosthesis system is disclosed. The orthopaedic hip prosthesis system comprises a femoral head component configured to articulate with a natural or prosthetic acetabulum of a patient, the femoral head component having a tapered bore formed therein, a femoral stem component having a tapered trunnion configured to be received in the tapered bore of the femoral head component, and a shell positioned over the tapered trunnion of the femoral stem component. The shell includes a frame extending over the tapered trunnion, and a protective coating applied to the frame and the tapered trunnion. A method of performing an orthopaedic surgery is also disclosed.

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