Proximal centralizer with removable handle

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A - Human Necessities

61

F

A61F 2/28 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2059310

PROXIMAL CENTRALIZER WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE Abstract of the Disclosure A proximal centralizer for positioning the proximal end of a femoral implant a predetermined distance from the medial wall of the intramedullary canal. The spacer is preferably formed from poly methyl methacrylate and includes a handle portion and a centralizer portion interconnected by a temporary living hinge. In use the centralizer portion of the centralizer is carried by the implant adjacent the collar in contact with the proximal medial wall and adjacent side walls of the implant. During insertion of the implant into the cement filled intramedullary canal the handle provides access to the surgeon to hold the centralizer portion tightly against the implant. After the implant with the centralizer attached is inserted into the intramedullary canal, the surgeon flexes the temporary living hinge to break off the handle portion of the centralizer. The handle portion is then discarded.

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