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Hip joint prosthesis with integral bearing extraction member

  • US 6,488,713 B1
  • Filed: 04/25/2001
  • Issued: 12/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hip joint prosthesis with an integral bearing extraction member, comprising:

  • an acetabular cup having a modular bearing retainer;

    a primary bearing direct compression molded to said acetabular cup; and

    implantable means for removing said molded primary bearing from said acetabular cup substantially in one piece without disturbing said acetabular cup.

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