Bone fixation systems, apparatuses, and methods with anti-back-out feature
US10105169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate is provided. An embodiment of the locking clip comprises a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener. An embodiment comprises a bone fixation plate assembly comprising a bone fixation plate and a locking clip. An embodiment comprises a locking fastener assembly comprising a fastener and a locking ring.
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