Bone anchor
US10034691B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone anchor having a rod housing including a base that has an internal groove oriented at an angle oblique to the longitudinal axis of the base, a capture ring situated within the groove and oriented at an angle oblique to the longitudinal axis, and a bone fastener extending into the rod housing and including a fastener head situated within the base and having a surface that mates with the capture surface of the capture ring to maintain a connection between the bone fastener and the rod housing.
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