Modular device & interface design

Abstract

Herein described is an osseointegrated interface device for engagement with an amputated limb including the skin comprising: a cap portion engageable with an osseointegrated device; wherein the cap portion comprises a surrounding flange; and wherein in use the surrounding flange receives the skin of the amputated limb at a distance spaced from the osseointegrated device.

1 . A device for engagement with an amputated limb including the skin comprising:
 a cap portion, comprising a surrounding flange;   wherein the surrounding flange receives the skin of the amputated limb at a distance spaced from the device.   
     
     
         2 .- 3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The device of claim  2 , wherein when the stem portion is osseointegrated. 
     
     
         5 . The device of claim  2 , wherein when the stem portion is engageable with the device. 
     
     
         6 . The device of any of claim  2 , the stem portion further comprising a prosthesis connector. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , the stem portion further comprising a prosthesis connector. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the prosthesis connector has a substantially triangular configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The device of any of  claims 6  to  8 , wherein the prosthesis connector comprises any one or more of a threaded section, a compression fitting, a bayonet or other suitable means for facilitating fixing of the connector to the means for prosthesis connection. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more ports. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more ports facilitate for one or more of the following: passage of biosensors; passage of cables carrying electrical data for control of a prosthesis; access through which fluids or gasses can be passed either continuously, periodically or in a single instance; access for surgical procedures including keyhole surgery; and access for other medical procedures including but not limited to administering of medicines, draining of edema fluid in the stump or care of internal tissues. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more cables or wires carrying electrical data for control of a prosthesis. 
     
     
         13 .- 67 . (canceled) 
     
     
         68 . A device for engagement with an amputated limb including the skin comprising:
 a cap portion comprising a surrounding flange for engagement with the skin of the amputated limb;   wherein the dimensions of the surrounding flange provide a homeostatic barrier about the amputated limb in use.   
     
     
         69 . The device of  claim 68 , wherein the dimensions of the surrounding flange are adaptable. 
     
     
         70 . The device of  claim 69 , wherein the adaptable dimensions include one or more of the angle that the flange protrudes in respect of the cap portion, the geometry of connection between the flange and the cap portion including but not limited to the curvature radii of the connection between the flange and the cap portion, the relative sizing of profile of the cross-section of the flange, the length of the flange and the thickness of the flange. 
     
     
         71 . The device of  claim 68 , wherein the flange comprises a bio-compatible material. 
     
     
         72 . The device of  claim 68 , wherein the cap portion comprises a bio-compatible material. 
     
     
         73 . The device of  claim 68 , wherein the device comprises a bio-compatible material. 
     
     
         74 . The device of  claim 71 , wherein the bio-compatible material comprises titanium, medically relevant titanium alloys including but not limited to Ti6A14V, stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), polypropylene (PP) or other medically relevant polymer or metal, and/or combinations or mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         75 . The device of  claim 74 , wherein the bio-compatible material comprises a biomimetic surface microstructure. 
     
     
         76 . The device of  claim 74 , wherein the bio-compatible material comprises porosity at surface. 
     
     
         77 . The device of  claim 76 , wherein the bio-compatible material is a open-celled foam. 
     
     
         78 .- 130 . (canceled)