In-line pegged hybrid glenoid

US9713533B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9713533-B2
Application numberUS-201414558024-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 2, 2014
Priority dateDec 2, 2014
Publication dateJul 25, 2017
Grant dateJul 25, 2017

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Abstract

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A glenoid implant can include a body, a first fixation member, a second fixation member, and a third fixation member. The body can include an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface opposite from the articular surface. The first, second and third fixation members can extend from the scapula-engaging surface. The third fixation member can include a porous titanium material and be disposed between the first and second fixation members, such that the first, second and third fixation members define a substantially linear configuration.

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What is claimed is: 1. A glenoid implant, comprising: a body having a pear-shaped outline including an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface opposite from the articular surface, the body at least partially formed from a polyethylene material, the scapula-engaging surface including a plurality of teeth extending therefrom and arranged in an array of orthogonally disposed rows; an internally-threaded insert secured within a blind hole located in the body at a central portion of the scapula-engaging surface, the insert secured to said blind bore by mechanical fasteners or an adhesive; a first fixation peg extending from the scapula-engaging surface and including a radially-extending flange; a second fixation peg extending from the scapula-engaging surface and including a radially-extending flange; and a third fixation peg configured to extend from the central portion of the scapula-engaging surface and threadably connect to the insert, the third fixation peg including a porous titanium material and being disposed between the first and second fixation pegs, such that the first, second and third fixation pegs define a substantially linear configuration, wherein the third fixation peg includes a stepped outer surface including a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion, the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion each being cylindrical and having a diameter that differs from one another, the fourth portion having a non-cylindrical shape sized to receive a drive tool, wherein the first portion is connected to the second portion by a first tapered portion, and the second portion is connected to the third portion by a second tapered portion, wherein at least a portion of the body is a patient-specific surface configured to mirror and conform to a surface of a glenoid cavity of a patient. 2. The glenoid implant of claim 1 , wherein the substantially linear configuration defines a central axis relative to the scapula-engaging surface. 3. The glenoid implant of claim 1 , wherein the third fixation peg is removably coupled to the glenoid implant. 4. The glenoid implant of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second fixation pegs includes the polyethylene material. 5. The glenoid implant of claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene material includes an antioxidant.

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  • differing in porosity · CPC title

  • A61F2/4081Primary

    Glenoid components, e.g. cups · CPC title

  • Modular inserts, sleeves or augments, e.g. placed on proximal part of stem for fixation purposes or wedges for bridging a bone defect · CPC title

  • made by screwing complementary threads machined on the parts themselves · CPC title

  • Titanium or titanium-based alloys, e.g. Ti-Ni alloys · CPC title

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What does patent US9713533B2 cover?
A glenoid implant can include a body, a first fixation member, a second fixation member, and a third fixation member. The body can include an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface opposite from the articular surface. The first, second and third fixation members can extend from the scapula-engaging surface. The third fixation member can include a porous titanium material and be dispos…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Biomet Mfg Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F2/4081. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 25 2017 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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