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Ratcheted spinal device

US10245081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2011
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/8019
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ratcheted spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis.

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