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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2021
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ (US);
Kevin P. Knox, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Warsaw, IN (US);
Michael C. Nelson, Syracuse, IN (US);
David R. Stump, Columbia City, IN (US);
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP., Mahwah, NJ (US);
Abstract
An articular component is provided that includes an articular body having an articular surface, a bone anchor, a coupling portion, and a coupler. The bone anchor includes a distal end configured to be lodged in a bone and a proximal face. The coupling portion includes a recessed area in the articular body disposed between the articular surface and the distal end of the bone anchor. The coupler includes a first portion configured to mate with the coupling portion at a selected rotational position, and a second portion opposite the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to couple, directly or indirectly, the articular body with the bone anchor.