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Orthopaedic implant with dynamic trans-fixation slot

US10383739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Kohsuke Watanabe · Memphis, US
Paul Tornetta · East Sharon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2012
Grant date	Aug 20, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/28
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic implant for use with a fastener having at least one of threads and grooves includes a body defining a long axis. The body includes an inner wall defining an elongated slot. The inner wall includes a pair of opposing walls and a single projection disposed on the inner wall. When the fastener is inserted into the slot, the single projection slidably fits within a groove of the fastener to limit sliding of the implant over the fastener along an axis substantially transverse to the long axis and to permit sliding of the implant over the fastener along the long axis.

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