Hallux abducto valgus assemblies
US10159512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an assembly for in vivo alignment of two or more bones in a living body. The assembly comprises a cannulated sleeve (132) configured to secure in a bore (133) in a first bone, a mesh body (136) having a proximal arm configured to be engaged by the cannulated sleeve, and a distal arm configured to be secured to a portion of a second bone. The assembly further includes a fastener (138) configured to secure the distal arm to the portion of the second bone.
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