Rib reconstruction device
US10687875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/568
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for the correction of chest deformities is provided and includes a rib implant (26) for mounting to a rib, a sternal implant (22) for mounting to a sternum, and a first elongate member (24). The rib implant includes a first aperture (44) having a first axis (45). The sternal implant includes a second aperture (140) having a second axis (143). The first elongate member has a first end (152) adjustably received in the first aperture and a second end (150) adjustably received in the second aperture.
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