Acetabular shell impactor

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931656

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for implanting acetabular components into an acetabulum utilizing a minimally invasive incision. The method and apparatus utilize a subatmospheric pressure formed in a hollow passage of an elongate body to secure an acetabular shell to a shell-engaging head removably attached to a coupler end of the elongate body. Liner-engaging heads may also be removably attached to the coupler end to install socket liners into an implanted acetabular shell. The elongate body may comprise a bent portion to allow access to the acetabulum through a minimally invasive incision.

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