Bone plate locking mechanism
US10258395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone plate locking mechanism and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. A bone plate in accordance with the present invention includes a bone screw hole having a plurality of first lips and a plurality of second lips. The first lips are closer to the upper surface than the second lips and the first and second lips are offset around the bone screw hole.
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