Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation

US10307197B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mark Hedgeland · Wayne, US
• David Machamer · Wauconda, US
• David R. Jansen · Glenmoore, US
• Mark Rossney · West Chester, US
• David J. Rowe · Littleton, US
• David Laird · Brandamore, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 24, 2017
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 24, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/90
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Intramedullary nails, systems, and methods. The intramedullary nail may include a generally elongate body extending from a first, distal end to a second, proximal end. The distal end may include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the distal end intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the distal end of the nail. The proximal end may also include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the proximal end of the nail.