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Reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant having a metaglene component with a screw locking cap
US8945229B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8945229-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213431406-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant, comprising: a metaglene component having a platform with (i) a number of screw holes extending therethrough, and (ii) an elongated stem extending outwardly from a medial surface thereof, the elongated stem being configured to be implanted into the scapula of a patient and having a bore formed therein, and a screw cap having (i) a shaft positioned in the bore of the metaglene component, and (ii) a locking flange…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8945229B2 cover?
- A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lappin Kyle E, Depuy Synthes Products Llc
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- Primary CPC classification A61F2/4081. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- 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.
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