Implant sleeve and method

Details Implant sleeve and method Implant sleeve and method

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S023110, C606S076000, C206S438000, C206S363000, C604S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863692

ABSTRACT:
Several embodiments of an implant sleeve are shown for use with implants inserted through a wound into a surgical site. In some embodiments, the sleeve is useful to protect mating implant components from contamination during insertion through the wound. In other embodiments, the sleeve is useful to clean components that have become contaminated during insertion.

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