Patent ID: 7537618
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for implanting a prosthetic device comprising: a housing having a first end and a second end; an intermediary piece having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being connected to the second end of the housing; a cap connected to the first end of the housing; at least three screw holes formed in the cap; a screw inserted in each of the screw holes; a trial head attachable to the first end of the housing, the trial head having at least one opening alignable with one of the screw holes in the cap; a head, the head being attachable to the first end of the housing in place of the trial head; a first taper formed on the outside of the housing; and a second taper matching the first taper, the second taper being formed on the inside of the head.