Patent ID: 8226727
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant device, comprising: a distal region comprising an articulating surface; a proximal region connected to the distal region by a sidewall, the proximal region substantially opposing the distal region and comprising a cement contacting surface, the sidewall extending from the proximal region and forming a continuous boundary surrounding the cement contacting surface; at least one port comprising an inlet, an outlet and a closed passageway extending from the inlet to the outlet, the at least one port located substantially at the proximal region and disposed on an anterior aspect of the implant device and at least partially proximal to an anterior portion of the sidewall for the introduction of flowable bone cement to the cement contacting surface; and a keel connected to the cement contacting surface, the keel extending from a posterior portion to an anterior portion of the cement contacting surface along a midline of the device and extending away from the cement contacting surface.