Patent classifications
A
A61
A61F
2/00
A61F2/02
A61F2/30
A61F2002/30001
A61F2002/30316
A61F2002/30535
A61F2002/30574
A61F2002/30574
Apparatus and method for forming a custom cement-on-cement articulating hip spacer
Aspects of the present disclosure include a device for forming a custom cement cast of an acetabular implant for a patient. The device includes an elongated handle, and a head coupled to a proximal end of the elongated handle. The head includes a body, a circumferential lip, and a nipple. The body of the head is shaped as a spherical cap, and includes a circular base and an apex. The circumferential lip extends radially outwardly from the circular base of the body. The nipple extends from the apex of the body in a direction perpendicular to the circular base.