Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Isabella, David (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S019110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959680
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a set of prosthetic components for use in shoulder replacements. A glenoid component having a base and a plurality of coupling members are disclosed. The coupling members are used to couple the base to at least one of the acromion or coracoid process. A polymer insert which is configured to couple to the base member and articulate with a humeral component is provided.
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“Technical Considerations for Implantation of EPOCA Constrained Glenoid” Ralph Hertel, MD, PD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselpsital, University of Bern, published in EPOCA Newsletter May 14, 2001.
Berelsman Brian K
Parrott Russell M
Shultz Jason M
Stone Kevin T
Winslow Nathan A
Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
Harness Dickey
Isabella David
Levine Joshua
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