Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods
US11045305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member comprising a first head portion and a first threaded shaft portion extending from the first head portion that define a cannulated opening extending therethrough, and a second member comprising a second head portion and a second threaded shaft portion extending from the second head portion that define a cannulated opening that extends therethrough. The inner sides of the first and second head portions includes a row of teeth extending about the periphery thereof. The first head portion also includes a plurality of through holes positioned between the first threaded shaft portion and the row of teeth. The outer sides of the first and second head portions include non-circular drive openings. The instrumentation comprise a handle portion with a through aperture that allows for a user's finger to extend therethrough during an implantation procedure.
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