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Apparatus for the fixation of proximal humerus fractures

US10206727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. · US

Inventors

Brent A. Ponce · Birmingham, US
John E. Whitcomb · Elm Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 10, 2014
Grant date	Feb 19, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 1, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1778
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, apparatus for the fixation of proximal humerus fractures includes an implantable humerus plate having a proximal portion adapted to be positioned at a head and medial calcar of the humerus, a distal portion adapted to be positioned along a shaft of the humerus, and a plurality of calcar openings provided through the proximal portion adapted to receive calcar fasteners that extend into the medial calcar.

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