Stemless prosthesis anchor component

US11766335B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11766335-B2
Application numberUS-202117407250-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 20, 2021
Priority dateJul 28, 2016
Publication dateSep 26, 2023
Grant dateSep 26, 2023

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A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.

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What is claimed is: 1. A prosthesis assembly comprising: a shoulder prosthesis including: a base member having a first end and a second end, the base member comprising: a body extending between the first end and the second end; a helical structure disposed along the body and extending between the first end and the second end; and a first pathway accessible from the second end and directed toward the first end through the helical structure and being located adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a plate member comprising a flange and a first arm projecting away from the flange, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway when the flange is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member; wherein the first arm is configured to be disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted. 2. The prosthesis assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: an articular component mateable with the shoulder prosthesis, the articular component comprising a convex articular surface adapted to articulate with a concave surface of or on a scapula of a patient; and a reverse articular component mateable with the shoulder prosthesis, the reverse articular component comprising a concave articular surface adapted to articulate with a convex surface on the scapula of the patient. 3. The prosthesis assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: an articular component mateable with the shoulder prosthesis, the articular component comprising a concave articular surface adapted to articulate with a convex surface of or on a humerus of a patient; and a reverse articular component mateable with the shoulder prosthesis, the reverse articular component comprising a convex articular surface adapted to articulate with a concave surface on the humerus of the patient. 4. The prosthesis assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a lumen extending in the body from the first end to the second end for receiving a fastener for securing the plate member, the base member and a reverse articular component together. 5. The prosthesis assembly of claim 4 , wherein the body further comprises a threaded zone at a distal portion of the lumen for threadedly engaging the fastener. 6. The prosthesis assembly of claim 4 , wherein an internal portion of the lumen is configured to facilitate attachment with a portion of an articular component or a reverse articular component, wherein the portion is a structure made of a soft material. 7. The prosthesis assembly of claim 6 , wherein the internal portion of the lumen is configured with one or more barbs, mating threads, or a groove and a C-ring configured to facilitate attachment with the structure made of a soft material. 8. A shoulder assembly comprising: a shoulder prosthesis comprising: a base that is one piece and includes: a collar including: a plurality of apertures circumferentially spaced apart around the collar; and a plurality of notches circumferentially spaced apart around the collar; a body extending distally from the collar; a helical structure extending directly from and around the body; and an inner portion including a recess projecting distally from the collar to a distal end of the shoulder prosthesis, the recess extending through the body, wherein the plurality of apertures are shaped such that a length extending radially between the inner portion and an outer periphery of the collar is longer than a width extending perpendicular to the length; and the plurality of notches extend farther radially outward relative to the plurality of apertures; a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; wherein the first arm is configured to be disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted; wherein the helical structure and the locking device comprise portions of a base plate assembly of a glenoid assembly, the locking device comprising a periphery configured to mate with an articular component of a reverse shoulder assembly. 9. The shoulder assembly of claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of notches is positioned circumferentially between two adjacent apertures of the plurality of apertures. 10. The shoulder assembly of claim 8 , wherein the collar comprises a recessed region positioned radially between the recess and the outer periphery of the collar. 11. The shoulder assembly of claim 8 , wherein the body comprises a cylindrical portion. 12. The shoulder assembly of claim 8 , wherein a portion of the body extends distally of the helical structure.

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Classifications

  • A61F2/4014Primary

    Humeral heads or necks; Connections of endoprosthetic heads or necks to endoprosthetic humeral shafts · CPC title

  • for shoulders · CPC title

  • Replacing only the epiphyseal or metaphyseal parts of the humerus, i.e. endoprosthesis not comprising an entire humeral shaft (replacing only the epiphyseal or metaphyseal parts of the femur A61F2/3601) · CPC title

  • Humeral shafts · CPC title

  • for connecting or disconnecting two parts of a prosthesis · CPC title

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What does patent US11766335B2 cover?
A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F2/4014. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 26 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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