Distraction tube with wire clamp
US10531896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00991
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are external fixation systems for correcting bone deformities in adjacent bones or fragments thereof. The systems herein include first and second elongate tubes that translate with respect to one another via rotation of an actuation member at an end of one of the rods. At least one housing member is coupled along a length of one of the tubes. The housing member includes at least clamping portion for clamping a portion of a fixation pin therein. When the housing member is in an unlocked state, the clamping portions can move in a variety of directions. When in a locked state, the housing member cannot move with respect to the tube that it is coupled to. The position and orientation of the fixation pin is also set. The locked and unlocked state of the housing member is determined by the positioning of a locking pin coupled to the housing member.
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