Compression fixation system
US10588679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed in various aspects to a compression fixation system that includes coupling components and locking assemblies for connecting two or more separate elements in a fixed arrangement. For example, the system is useful for connecting and compressing two or more elements selected from bones and bone fragments. The system includes a substantially linear coupling component, such as, for example, a Kirschner Wire (“K-Wire”) and locking assembly elements that engage with the coupling component in a coaxial orientation. The coupling component includes at least a linear portion and an anchor portion, the anchor portion configured to be fixed within or adjacent to a first one of the elements to be connected and the linear portion configured to be fixed adjacent to a second one of the elements to be connected, where the locking assembly is attached coaxially with and locked against the second element to achieve compression and fixation.
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