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App. No. 19/019,602

HIP JOINT DEVICE AND METHOD

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App. No.
19/019,602
Abstract

A medical device for implantation in a hip joint of a patient is provided. The medical device comprises a first and second piece and a releasing member adapted to, in a first state hold the first piece attached to the second piece, and in a second state release the first piece from the second piece. The releasing member is adapted to change from the first state to the second state when a pre-determined strain is placed on the releasing member.

Claims (9)

1 . A medical device for implantation in a hip joint of a patient, said medical device comprising:

a. a first piece, wherein

i. said first piece is adapted to be fixated to the pelvic bone, and

ii. said first piece comprises a convex contacting surface adapted to be partially placed inside a concave contacting surface,

b. a second piece, wherein

i. said second piece is adapted to be fixated to the femoral bone, and

ii. said second piece comprises a concave contacting surface adapted to partially surround said convex contacting surface of said first piece, when implanted, and

c. a releasing member adapted to, in a first state hold said first piece attached to said second piece, and in a second state release said first piece from said second piece, and wherein said releasing member is adapted to change from said first state to said second state when a pre-determined strain is placed on said releasing member.

2 .- 48 . (canceled)