Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S022200, C623S022260
Reexamination Certificate
active
07985259
ABSTRACT:
An acetabular implant for hip replacement surgery includes a shell component and first and second alternative bearing components interchangeably engageable with the shell component to provide a choice in bearing materials. The shell component has an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the first alternative shell component. A conversion ring is lockingly engageable with the shell component to adapt the shell component to provide an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the second alternative shell component.
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Berger Richard A.
Johnson Erin M.
Newsome Archie W.
Schlemmer Randy L.
Baker & Daniels LLP
Snow Bruce E
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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