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Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation

US11213337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark Rossney · West Chester, US
David J. Rowe · Littleton, US
David R. Jansen · Glenmoore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 24, 2019
Grant date	Jan 4, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/90
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Intramedullary nails, systems, and methods. The intramedullary nail may include a generally elongate body extending from a first, distal end to a second, proximal end. The distal end may include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the distal end intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the distal end of the nail. The proximal end may also include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the proximal end of the nail. In some embodiments, the proximal end may further include a cross-locking feature, which includes a second bone anchor that interlocks with a first bone anchor, for example, for enhanced bone purchase and bony fixation.

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