Intramedullary nail system
US10932829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary nail system (1) comprising a nail stem (2) having a multi-featured proximal end (3), a distal end (5) and a central conduit (22) configured to accommodate a fastener (4) having a proximal end (7), a distal end (9) and a central shaft (22a), wherein the fastener (4) comprises a stop (8) extending laterally from the proximal end (7) relative to a vertical axis of the fastener (4) and which is configured to matingly engage with an internal wall (3a) of the multi-featured proximal end (3) to provide control over rotational and distal movement of the system (1) when secured with a bone screw.
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