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Femoral Head Restoration Instrument, US12605170B2

The USPTO has granted Patent US12605170B2 to DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company. The patent covers a surgical instrument and method for assessing restoration of the femoral head centre during hip replacement surgery. The instrument comprises a body with a first connector for attaching to a femoral part, a plurality of apertures corresponding to respective femoral head centres, and a gauge with a pin and arm bearing a scale. The approach seeks to provide a simple method for restoring native femoral head position during hip replacement procedures.

DePuy Ireland U-Shaped Femoral Implant Removal Tool

The USPTO issued Patent US12605256B2 to DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a U-shaped femoral implant removal tool featuring a rectangular opening positioned over the implant neck and a sharpened front edge for cutting the stem interface. The filing (Application No. 18389795, filed December 20, 2023) contains 10 claims.