Universal liner

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8679188
APP PUB NO 20120143344A1
SERIAL NO

13154232

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The present invention relates to universal liner assemblies for use during hip joint replacement surgeries. The universal liners allow the surgeon a greater degree of selection of liners and shells, without being tied to typical liner/shell connections based on material connection constraints.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kelman, David C Collierville, US 64 3210
Shea, Jeffrey J Memphis, US 32 434
Shotton, Vincent W Cordova, US 11 250

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