Geodemic Total Knee Prosthesis

Geodemic Total Knee Prosthesis

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Object Name
Implant, Medical
knee joint, artificial
prosthesis
Knee Prosthesis
Other Terms
Implant, Medical; Knee Prosthesis; Medicine
date made
ca. 1973
Date made
About 1973
Physical Description
vitallium (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall, metal piece: 1 1/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm
overall, plastic piece: 1 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 3.175 cm x 6.985 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
MG.306404.06
accession number
306404
catalog number
306404.06
Credit Line
Howmedica Incorporated
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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