Patent classifications
A61F2002/3053
ACETABULAR CUP SYSTEM
An acetabular cup assembly for use with liners is described. The acetabular cup assembly includes a cup and a liner. The cup has an outer surface, a generally concave inner surface and a top face. The inner surface includes a cylindrical band having a plurality of inward-facing recessed scallops, a tapered wall adjacent to the band, and an inner spherical surface adjacent the tapered wall. The inner spherical surface has a substantially uniform radius of curvature. A single groove interrupts the spherical surface. The liner has a substantially convex outer surface and includes a rim and a plurality of outward-projecting scallops adjacent the rim. The scallops of the liner are configured to engage the scallops of the cup when the liner is seated in the cup. Related methods of use are also provided.
Spinal fusion implant
An implant may include a housing and a blade having a retracted position in the housing and an extended position where the blade extends outwardly from the housing. The implant also includes a blade actuating component, the blade actuating component comprising a driven shaft portion. The blade actuating component is configured to move the blade between the retracted position and the extended position. The housing may include a chamber portion receiving a portion of the driven shaft portion of the blade actuating component. The driven shaft portion may include an opening and a blocking pin received within the opening. In a first position, the blocking pin limits insertion of the blade actuating component. In a second position, the blade actuating component is unrestricted by the blocking pin.
SELF-CENTERING, ANTI-SEIZING ACETABULAR LINER
A liner adapted for insertion into an acetabular shell for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner includes a concave inner surface adapted to engage a femoral head. The liner also includes an outer surface adapted to engage the acetabular shell and a rim that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The outer surface includes a locking section extending from the rim, a composite-curved section extending from the locking section at a first transition point, and a dome section extending from the composite-curved section, wherein at the first transition point, the composite-curved section is tangential to the locking section.
SPINAL FUSION IMPLANT
An implant may include a housing and a blade having a retracted position in the housing and an extended position where the blade extends outwardly from the housing. The implant also includes a blade actuating component, the blade actuating component comprising a driven shaft portion. The blade actuating component is configured to move the blade between the retracted position and the extended position. The housing may include a chamber portion receiving a portion of the driven shaft portion of the blade actuating component. The driven shaft portion may include an opening and a blocking pin received within the opening. In a first position, the blocking pin limits insertion of the blade actuating component. In a second position, the blade actuating component is unrestricted by the blocking pin.
SELF-CENTERING, ANTI-SEIZING ACETABULAR LINER
A liner adapted for insertion into an acetabular shell for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner includes a concave inner surface adapted to engage a femoral head. The liner also includes an outer surface adapted to engage the acetabular shell and a rim that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The outer surface includes a locking section extending from the rim, a composite-curved section extending from the locking section at a first transition point, and a dome section extending from the composite-curved section, wherein at the first transition point, the composite-curved section is tangential to the locking section.
Self-centering, anti-seizing acetabular liner
A kit for use in arthroplasty. The kit including a shell which has a shell locking section. The kit further including a liner adapted to be inserted into the shell. The liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is generally concave. The outer surface is adapted to engage the shell, and includes a liner locking section and a curved section. The curved section has a radius. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are adapted to engage one another. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are self-locking tapers. The curved section extends tangentially from the liner locking section at a first transition point.
SELF-CENTERING, ANTI-SEIZING ACETABULAR LINER
A kit for use in arthroplasty. The kit including a shell which has a shell locking section. The kit further including a liner adapted to be inserted into the shell. The liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is generally concave. The outer surface is adapted to engage the shell, and includes a liner locking section and a curved section. The curved section has a radius. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are adapted to engage one another. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are self-locking tapers. The curved section extends tangentially from the liner locking section at a first transition point.
Self-centering, anti-seizing acetabular liner
A liner adapted for insertion into an acetabular shell for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner includes a concave inner surface adapted to engage a femoral head. The liner also includes an outer surface adapted to engage the acetabular shell and a rim that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The outer surface includes a locking section extending from the rim, a composite-curved section extending from the locking section at a first transition point, and a dome section extending from the composite-curved section, wherein at the first transition point, the composite-curved section is tangential to the locking section.