External fixation stabilizers, systems, kits, and methods
US11197692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to orthopedic medical devices for fixating, immobilizing, and manipulating bones, components of these medical devices, and methods. Specific examples relate to external fixation stabilizers and assemblies suitable for spacing a footplate from the ground. An external fixation stabilizer assembly includes a base member that defines an upper cavity and a lower cavity, a spacer defining a passageway, a connector member partially disposed in the lower cavity and extending into the upper cavity and through the spacer passageway, and a footing member attached to the lower surface of the base member. The spacer is movable between a first orientation on the connector in which a portion of the spacer extends into the upper cavity and a second orientation in which no portion of the spacer is disposed in the upper cavity. The disclosure also relates to external fixation systems, external fixation kits, and various related methods.
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