Inventors:
Jeffrey Shea - Memphis TN, US
Stephen Miller - Germantown TN, US
International Classification:
A61F002/32
Abstract:
Methods, systems and devices for prosthetic implants having openings that receive insertion members for securing the implants in place. The implants have at least one opening with a tapered section. The insertion members have a head that is spherical, near spherical, toroidal, elliptical, global, or otherwise slightly curved or rounded portion at the outer edge, and are adapted to cooperate with the at least one opening to form a liquid-tight seal.