Orthopaedic fixation devices, systems and methods
US10758290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable fixation devices for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The devices include plates that may be affixed to a rib and realign separated portions of the rib or other body part. The devices may also include various locking mechanisms that receive a cable that may be used to realign and bring together separated portions of a bone or other body part. The devices may further include plates that may be affixed to a sternum and realign separated portions of the sternum or other body part.
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