Bone implants and methods for correcting bone defects
US10898332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone implant including a wire mesh support frame (120A) having a plurality of interconnected wire members and at least two fastening points in the form of retention eyelets (140A) connected to the support frame by deformable retention arms (138A), and a biocompatible plate (112) formed about the support frame, the plate having at least two open cavities (116) therein, wherein each of the retention arms extends out of the plate from or into one of the open cavities. A method for correcting a bone defect in a patient, a mesh support frame for use in a bone implant, and a method of fabricating a bone implant are also provided.
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