Patent ID: 8529627
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable insert system comprising; an insert having a one piece fixed geometric configuration, said insert having a top and bottom surface, said top and bottom surfaces being arcuate in shape and having a first edge surface on a first side and a second edge surface on a second opposite side, said first and second edges each having a first and second end portion, the first ends of said first and second edges being connected to one another by a first curved portion and the second ends of said first and second edges being connected to one another by a second curved portion, said insert further including a first post extending between said top and bottom surface; said first post located adjacent said first curved portion, and a second post extending between said top and bottom surface; said second post located adjacent said second curved portion and a third post extending between said top and bottom surface; said third post located adjacent to the second side approximately equidistant between the first and second post; wherein at least one of said first curved end portion and second curved end portion is configured to cooperatively engage an instrument whereby said third post is used as a pivot point for rotation to advance said insert into an appropriate position.