Modular hip prosthesis
Patent 5181928 Issued on January 26, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 26, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 26, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 450058 filed on 12/13/1989US Classes:623/22.42Modular typeExaminersPrimary: Isabella, David J.Assistant: Burke, Elizabeth M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61F 002/36A61F 002/32 A61F 002/30 AbstractA modular hip prosthesis for the replacement of a portion of the femur is provided. The prosthesis is assembled from a kit that includes a stem member having an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion sized to be received in the femur. The kit also includes a body member that is sized to replace a portion of the femur and is configured to be received over the upper portion of a stem member. The kit also includes a head member that is sized to replace the head of the femur. A neck member is provided to attach the head member to the body member to form an assembled prosthesis.Other References
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