Zimmer Shoulder Stem, Modular Sensor, EP4478943A1
Summary
European Patent Office published patent application EP4478943A1 titled 'Shoulder Stem with Modular Sensor' filed by Zimmer, Inc. The application covers a shoulder stem prosthetic device incorporating modular sensor technology. Named inventors include MILLER, Kevin, BOHNENKAMPER, Kyle A., GOSON, Kristoff, and PARISI, Raymond C. The patent is classified under A61B 5/00 (measuring for diagnostic purposes), A61F 2/40 (shoulder prostheses), and related orthopedic device classifications. Publication date is April 15, 2026.
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP4478943A1 for Zimmer, Inc., covering a shoulder stem prosthetic with integrated modular sensor technology. The publication includes the names of four named inventors (Miller, Bohnenkamp, Goson, Parisi) and lists IPC classifications spanning diagnostic measurement devices (A61B 5/00) and shoulder/arm joint prostheses (A61F 2/40). Designated states cover all major EPO member jurisdictions including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, SE, and others.
For competitors in orthopedic device manufacturing, this publication establishes Zimmer's intellectual property position in sensor-integrated shoulder prostheses. R&D teams developing similar modular sensor systems for joint replacement should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses. Medical device companies pursuing shoulder implant innovation should review the specific claim scope before proceeding with product development.
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SHOULDER STEM WITH MODULAR SENSOR
Publication EP4478943A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Zimmer, Inc.
Inventors
MILLER, Kevin, BOHNENKAMPER, Kyle, A., GOSON, Kristoff, PARISI, Raymond, C.
IPC Classifications
A61B 5/00 20060101AFI20230922BHEP A61F 2/30 20060101ALI20230922BHEP A61F 2/40 20060101ALI20230922BHEP A61F 2/46 20060101ALI20230922BHEP A61F 2/36 20060101ALI20230922BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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