Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S020340, C623S023460
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025788
ABSTRACT:
A modular tibial component for a knee joint prosthesis. The modular tibial component includes a tray, a stem and an adapter assembly. The tray includes a support surface and downwardly extending extension having a generally circular shape. The stem includes a main body portion and an upwardly extending extension. The adapter assembly connects the tray and the stem. The adapter assembly includes a first generally cylindrical cavity receiving the downwardly extending extension of the tray and a second generally cylindrical cavity receiving the upwardly extension of the stem.
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Hoeppner Jacy C.
Metzger Robert G.
Biomet Inc.
Blanco Javier G.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Willse David H.
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