Patent ID: 6228121
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
An implantable prosthesis system, comprising:a body having an inner surface and an outer, mounting surface with at least one aperture extending therebetween;an inner member having a first surface matable against the inner surface of the body and a second, opposed bearing surface;at least one sleeve having a substantially elongate shape and being matable with the at least one aperture of the body, the at least one sleeve having an outer surface with a proximal end, a distal end, and a cylindrically shaped intermediate region between the proximal end and distal end, the at least one sleeve further including a longitudinally oriented bore extending therethrough from a proximal opening to a distal opening, and being matable with the at least one aperture such that the distal opening of the at least one sleeve is spaced from the outer, mounting surface of the body; andat least one elongate fixation element mountable within the at least one sleeve to secure the body to bone, the at least one fixation element having a proximal head portion seatable within the at least one sleeve adjacent the distal opening of the at least one sleeve and a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion.