Patents Assigned to DuPuy Orthopadie GmbH
  • Acetabular alignment guide
    Patent number: 9017337
    Abstract: An alignment guide for guiding the positioning of an acetabular cup implant includes a body having a first end and a second end. A flange extends from the first end and is adapted to rest on a labrum of an acetabulum. At least a first formation is provided at the second end which is adapted to engage with a transverse acetabular ligament of the acetabulum. A formation for accepting a trackable instrument is provided to allow a tracking system to determine the orientation of the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: DuPuy Orthopadie GmbH
    Inventors: Mike Bartelme, Michal Slomczykowski, Ulrich Spaelter