Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S022460, C623S023470
Reexamination Certificate
active
06974483
ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis device for hip surgery replacement has a main body portion which is implanted in the femur of a patient. A series of adapters are provided from which one is selected. Each adapter has a tapered shank which is received a corresponding tapered bore in the main body portion forming a first lock therein. The adapter has tapered teeth which engage corresponding tapered teeth in the bore in the main body portion, forming a second lock. The adapter is indexed with respect to the main body portion. A method of use is disclosed.
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Encore Medical Corporation
Willse David H.
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