US 12,433,768 B2
Extractor for removal of an orthopedic prosthesis
Daniel Vandewalle, Warsaw, IN (US); and James S. Collins, Fort Wayne, IN (US)
Assigned to Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US)
Filed by Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US)
Filed on Jan. 29, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/425,351.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/442,024, filed on Jan. 30, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2024/0252326 A1, Aug. 1, 2024
Int. Cl. A61F 2/46 (2006.01); A61F 2/38 (2006.01); A61F 2/30 (2006.01)
CPC A61F 2/461 (2013.01) [A61F 2/389 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30387 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30433 (2013.01); A61F 2002/30553 (2013.01); A61F 2002/4619 (2013.01); A61F 2002/4681 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An extractor for a tibial prosthesis comprising:
a main body comprising:
a slot configured to receive a fastener that couples the extractor to the tibial prosthesis;
a groove extending to a lateral side and a medial side of the slot; and
a projection at least partially defining a side wall of the groove;
a coupling mechanism connected to the main body and configured to connect with an instrument.