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Modular prosthesis with offset attachment mechanism
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson Professional Inc
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Filing: 1994-02-22
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Granted: 1999-08-31
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Expires: 2014-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A modular prosthesis attachment mechanism which uses a special bolt that provides an attachment position that is not directly over the hole or recess used to capture the head of the bolt. Thus, the attachment mechanism can be used with one location hole on a prosthesis and provide multiple augmentation locations just by offering multiple bolts with varying offsets. The use of a washer-like support may also be required to help redistribute the forces associated with the new attachment location. Thus, the invention is beneficial in knee replacement surgery requiring augmentation pieces. By providing the surgeon with a number of options to best place each piece, such as a stem, this mechanism can be helpful in meeting the needs of individual patients.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Fischetti
- 👤 David Sheehan
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/38; A61F2/3859; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30405; A61F2002/30433; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/30507; A61F2002/30514; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30537; A61F2002/30553; A61F2002/30604; A61F2002/30616; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/30797; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30827; A61F2002/30828; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30886; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0041; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0004; A61F2250/0008; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/006; A61F2250/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A modular femoral component for a knee system comprising: a) an articulating component forming an outer surface having two condylar surfaces joined by an intercondylar portion, said intercondylar portion defining an opening therethrough; b) at least two bolts having a shaft and a head, one of said bolts having said shaft offset from said head different from at least one other bolt, each of said bolts adapted to be connected to and fitted into said opening with the bolt extending upward from a superior surface of said articulating component at a position in fixed spacial relationship to said outer surface determined by said offset; and c) an implantable, femoral stem received on said bolt and extending from said superior surface at said fixed spacial position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A modular femoral component for a knee system comprising: a) an articulating component forming an outer surface having two condylar surfaces joined by an intercondylar portion, said intercondylar portion defining an opening therethrough; b) at least two bolts having a shaft and a head, one of said bolts having said shaft offset from said head different from at least one other bolt, each of said bolts adapted to be connected to and fitted into said opening with the bolt extending upward from a superior surface of said articulating component at a position in fixed spacial relationship to said outer surface determined by said offset; and c) an implantable, femoral stem received on said bolt and extending from said superior surface at said fixed spacial position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A modular femoral component as claimed in claim 1 wherein the offset of the bolt ranges from 0 to 5 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The modular femoral component as claimed in claim 1 wherein said stem has a flared inferior end which mates with the superior surface of the articulating component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The modular femoral component as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a washer of a diameter wider than a diameter of said stem for receipt between said stem and said superior surface to provide a firm interface between said stem and said superior surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The modular femoral component as claimed in claim 4 further including positioning means on said washer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The modular femoral component as claimed in claim 5 wherein said washer defines an opening for receiving said bolt and said opening follows the offset of the bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The modular femoral component as claimed in claim 6 wherein said positioning means includes a tab depending from a surface of said washer.
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