Methods and devices for applying bone cement to orthopedic prostheses to enhance bond strength
US9944000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forming a flowable material against a prosthetic implant can comprise a mold body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface can define a mold cavity that is selectively configured to at least partially accept the prosthetic implant in a forming position. An inlet port can be configured on the mold cavity that extends between the inner and outer surfaces. The mold cavity can substantially conform to a profile of a bone opposing surface of the prosthetic implant such that a void is created between the inner surface of the mold body and the bone opposing surface of the prosthetic implant. The inlet port can be configured to permit introduction of the flowable material into the void and against the bone opposing surface of the prosthetic implant.
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