Elbow prosthesis
USRE42805E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A humeral component, forming a first articulating surface, and an ulnar component forming a second articulating surface adapted to be disposed around a part of the first articulating surface and to pivot about its longitudinal axis. This ulnar component is provided with structure for mounting a locking element which forms a third articulating surface extending the second and adapted likewise to be disposed around a part of the first surface. These mounting structure comprise guiding structures adapted to cooperate with complementary structure provided on the locking element in order to guide this element in translation with respect to the ulnar component, up to a position where blocking structure provided respectively on the locking element and on the ulnar component may be employed to immobilize this element on this component, these blocking structure being able to be employed only in this position.
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