Patent ID: 9198759
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A spacer device for the two-stage treatment of infections of the prosthesis of the human limbs, made of biologically compatible material adapted to be added with one or more of pharmaceutical products, comprising a stem adapted to be fixed to a corresponding bone bed, a head adapted to be inserted in a corresponding articular area of the patient, said stem including a widened portion proximal to an end of the stem for connection to the head, said widened portion being non-flaring with respect to the stem at least at a lateral topside of the widened portion and forming a smooth curvature with said lateral top side of the stem, and said head being connected through adjustable joining means, wherein said joining means comprise mutual coupling surfaces comprising a threaded screw in said stem and a nut screw in said head, wherein said threaded screw is attached directly to said widened portion and the head is capable of adjustment along the threaded screw to directly contact the widened portion and wherein said mutual coupling surfaces are coated with said biologically compatible material adapted to be added with said one or more of pharmaceutical products.