Modular Osseointegrated, Porous-coated Prosthetic Abutment System
ID U-5069
Category Medical Devices
Subcategory Orthopedics
Researchers
Brief Summary
Abutment system for coupling an implant stem to a prosthesis using osseointegrated modular components.
Problem Statement
Percutaneous fixation implants anchor a prosthesis to a selected bone, which increases mobility, but can cause infection, skin regression, and early implant failure. Such complications require surgery to replace the implant and involve long recovery periods that reduce the quality of life for amputees.
Technology Description
The Modular Osseointegrated, Porous-coated Prosthetic Abutment System (MOPPAS) alleviates complications associated with existing fixation systems through the use of removable modular components. Interlocking sleeves and an end cap fasten MOPPAS components together. Portions of the implant can be removed and replaced individually, which increases the longevity of implants systems and reduces more complicated, follow-on surgeries necessary to replace failed implants.
Stage of Development
Proof of Concept
Benefit
- Improves the integration of implants with soft tissue, increasing the stability and acceptance of prosthetics.
- Reduces infection and skin regression.
- Decreases incidence of implant failure and re-implantation surgeries.
- Increases longevity of prosthesis implants.
IP
Publication Number: 2874572
Patent Title: Modular Prosthetic Abutment System
Jurisdiction/Country: European Patent Office (EPO)
Application Type: Non-Provisional
Contact Info
Huy Tran
(801) 581-7792
huy.tran@utah.edu
