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Modular crimpable plate

US11083506B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventor

Troy Probst · West Chester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2020
Grant date	Aug 10, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8605
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A modular crimpable bone plate system, including: a first rod and a second rod; and a plurality of rod connectors, wherein the rod connectors further include: a first tube and a second tube configured to slide over the first and second rods; a first leg and a second leg each connected between the first and second tubes; and an opening between the first and second legs and between the first and second tubes, where in the opening is configured to accept a screw head of a screw; wherein the first and second tubes are configured to be crimped onto the first and second rods, and wherein the first leg and second leg are configured to be crimped onto the screw.

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