Method and apparatus for removing a bearing

Details Method and apparatus for removing a bearing Method and apparatus for removing a bearing

2011-04-01

2011-11-01

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S022150, C623S022170, C623S022200, C623S022210, C606S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08048165

ABSTRACT:
A method for removing a bearing that is coupled to a prosthetic implant by a ring includes advancing a distal end of a removal tool in a first direction and into a slit formed in the ring. The ring can be caused to expand radially from engagement with the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be advanced in a second direction such that the removal tool engages the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be further advanced in the second direction such that the removal tool urges the bearing away from the prosthetic implant.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5725591 (1998-03-01), DeCarlo et al.
patent: 2004/0177662 (2004-09-01), Bosse
patent: 2005/0246031 (2005-11-01), Frederick et al.
patent: 2007/0016218 (2007-01-01), Winslow et al.

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