Instrument for modular orthopaedic prosthesis

US8945138B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8945138-B2
Application numberUS-52988706-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Priority dateSep 29, 2006
Publication dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015

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A kit for use in performing a trail reduction in joint arthroplasty is provided. The kit includes a trail stem assembly including a first component, a second component selectably moveable with respect to the first component, and a fastener for securing the first component to the second component. The kit also includes an articulating trial component removeably fixedly secured to the trail stem assembly and a driver for cooperation with the fastener to secure the first component to the second component. The kit also includes a handle. The handle has a first feature for permitting the driver to pass through the handle and a second feature for orientably connecting the handle to the articulating trial component.

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We claim: 1. A kit for use in performing a trial reduction in joint arthroplasty, said kit comprising: a trial stem assembly including a first component, a second component selectably moveable with respect to the first component, and a fastener configured to engage the second component to secure the first component to the second component; an articulating trial component configured to be secured to said second component; a driver having a longitudinal portion with a fastener e…

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What does patent US8945138B2 cover?
A kit for use in performing a trail reduction in joint arthroplasty is provided. The kit includes a trail stem assembly including a first component, a second component selectably moveable with respect to the first component, and a fastener for securing the first component to the second component. The kit also includes an articulating trial component removeably fixedly secured to the trail stem …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Klotz Conrad L, Baughman Chad L, Williman Daniel J, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F2/4684. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).