Modular Glenoid Implant Shoulder Replacement System
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260096896A1 on April 9, 2026, disclosing a modular shoulder replacement system invented by Bradley Carofino. The system uses multiple small implant plates placed strategically in the shoulder joint to reduce the rocking horse phenomenon, preserve bone stock, and allow minimally invasive procedures with customizable fit for patient-specific wear patterns. The application was filed on October 4, 2024, under application number 18907275.
What changed
The USPTO published patent application US20260096896A1 for a modular glenoid implant system designed for shoulder replacement. The system replaces traditional single-implant approaches with multiple small plates strategically placed to reduce the rocking horse phenomenon, preserve bone stock, and allow for patient-specific customization.
Medical device manufacturers and investors in the orthopedic implant space should monitor this application for competitive intelligence. Patent applications do not grant rights but disclose technical innovations that may influence future product development and freedom-to-operate analyses.
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MODULAR GLENOID IMPLANT
Application US20260096896A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Bradley Carofino
Abstract
A novel shoulder replacement system that utilizes multiple small implant plates instead of a single large one. The modular implant pieces are strategically placed in a shoulder joint to reduce the “rocking horse phenomenon,” preserve bone stock, and be minimally invasive. In addition, the system allows for customizable fit to accommodate a patient's specific wear pattern.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/4081 A61F 2002/30604
Filing Date
2024-10-04
Application No.
18907275
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