Patents Assigned to DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5728161
    Abstract: A joint prosthesis including a first element comprising a joint bearing surface and a second element which has an integral stem and body portion. The body includes a collar having a male taper outer surface configured to engage a complementary female taper surface formed in the joint bearing surface of the first element. Engagement of the female taper on the male taper provides the sole mechanical connection between the joint bearing member and the stem body element. The invention includes a kit for assembly of a modular joint prosthesis, the kit includes at least two stem body elements and at least two joint bearing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Depuy Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Camino, Duane G. Snyder, David J. Urbahns
  • Patent number: 5688279
    Abstract: An alignment guide for positioning a saw guide at a predetermined position on the distal femur is placed on the femur and receives an intramedullary rod inserted in the femur. The guide has an arm for coupling the saw guide block. The guide includes an intercondylar saddle that engages the intercondylar notch of the femur to align the saw guide at a predetermined position proximal to the intercondylar notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. McNulty, David C. Kelman, John R. Moreland, John E. Hamm