Hybrid bone fixation wire
US11096732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various bone fixation wires and methods of making bone fixation wires are described. A bone fixation wire includes an elongate member defining an outer wall, a retaining member disposed on the outer wall between the elongate member first end and the geometric midpoint of the axial length of the elongate member on the lengthwise axis, and a stopping member disposed on the elongate member and contacting the retaining member. The elongate member comprises a first material and the stopping member comprises a second material that is different from the first material.
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