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Bone plate with attachable wedge

US10159517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

18Claims

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Assignee

Stryker European Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Stephane Leduc · Stadtilm, DE
Marcel Abt · Solothurn, CH
Martin Felder · Niederbipp, CH
Markus Wittwer · Langendorf, CH
Oliver Ammann · Bern, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 7, 2015
Grant date	Dec 25, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/808
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for use in an open-wedge osteotomy, the implant comprising a plate including a first end and a second end, a first screw hole adjacent the first end, a second screw hole adjacent the second end, and at least one track having a first width disposed between the first and second screw holes; and a wedge body having an engagement portion that is passed through at least the first width of the at least one track so as to movably engage the wedge body with the plate.

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