Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1995-06-07
1996-09-10
Milano, Michael J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 18, 403 65, 403 76, 403141, A61F 228, F16B 1244
Patent
active
055541941
ABSTRACT:
A connector for segments of a modular surgical implant includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and second portion are configured to snap-fit together to mate and form a swivel coupling. A modular implant includes at least first and second segments which are connected by such a connector having first and second portions. The first portion is secured to the first segment and the second portion is secured to the second segment. The first portion and second portion are configured to mate and form a swivel such that the first segment and second segment are movable in multiplanar orientation relative to each other.
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Milano Michael J.
United States Surgical Corporation
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