Globus Medical, Inc.
HIP ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS
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Abstract:
Apparatus and method of removing a liner attached to an implanted acetabular shell. A surgical site is accessed where the acetabular shell has already been implanted into a patient. A rim plate having a through opening is placed over the acetabular shell. A pilot hole is then drilled into the attached liner through the opening in the placed rim plate. After the drilling, the rim plate is removed to expose the drilled hole. A removal tool is inserted into the drilled pilot hole. The attached liner is then disengaged from the implanted acetabular shell with the inserted removal tool.
Status:
Application
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
28 Apr 2022
Issue date:
11 Aug 2022