Bone-fixation plate for the distal fibula and device for distal tibiofibular syndesmosis fixation

US10413341B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

• Audrey Chaudot · Hersbruck, DE
• Gerlinde Michel · Munich, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 8, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2019
• Expiry date: Dec 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/8057
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

This disclosure relates to bone fixation plate and a system for treatment of injuries of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. The bone fixation plate provides an improved stability to the distal fibula.