Rib fixation device and related methods
US10835292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rib fixation plate is provided that is can have one or more locking rib hooks that can translate and rotate independently from one another. The one or more locking rib hooks translate and rotate when in an unlocked conformation and are secured from translation and rotation when in a locked conformation. The plate includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, the second end having a housing assembly configured to receive a rod. The rod can be secured to a vertebra with a pedicle screw.
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