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Reinforced cannulated screw assembly systems and methods

US10448982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Gary J. Schmidt · New Fairfield, US
A. Jamie Riley · Chesterfield, US
Amod P. Paranjpe · Augusta, US
Gene Zamba · Valencia, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2015
Grant date	Oct 22, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 2, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8645
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reinforced cannulated screw assembly includes a cannulated screw and a reinforcing rod coupled to the cannulated screw. The cannulated screw includes a channel formed therethrough that is defined by an inner wall having at least one set of grooves formed therein. The reinforcing rod is configured for insertion into the channel. The reinforcing rod includes a set of protrusions configured to engage the at least one set of grooves.

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