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Bone anchor apparatus and method of use thereof

US11259845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Thomas J. Errico · Summit, US
Peter Newton · Powell, US
Harry Shufflebarger · West Jupiter, US
Larry McClintock · Gore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2018
Grant date	Mar 1, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 12, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/564
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation apparatus includes an insert and a bone anchor. The insert has open ends defining a lumen. A first thread is disposed on an outer surface of the insert and a second thread is disposed in the lumen. The insert is configured for threadably engaging bone. A driving tool is releasably attachable to the insert. The bone fixation apparatus also includes a bone anchor with a bone screw member and a housing. The bone screw member extends from the housing and has a third thread along a shank of the bone screw member. The third thread of the shank is engageable with the second thread of the lumen such that the bone anchor is coupled to the insert.

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