Surgical devices for small bone fracture surgery
US10898242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Small bone surgical nail devices and methods for use in small bone fracture surgeries, for example, clavicle fracture surgery. The systems and methods can include a nail device with specific design features including but not limited to differing designs, geometries, and configurations in multiple zones of the device, an associated optional end cap, and/or optional locking screws.
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