Secondary screw blocking mechanism
US11000321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus provide for an orthopedic device, including: a base element having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for receiving a respective bone fixation element; a retaining mechanism operating to prevent withdrawal of the fixation element; and a blocker operating to overlie the bone fixation element within the one of the apertures such that the bone fixation element is prevented from withdrawing from one or more bones of the patient.
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