Modular bone implant devices and means of insertion

US11266451B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC · US

Inventors

• Chad Hollis · Collierville, US
• Vernon R. Hartdegen · Collierville, US
• Daniel Sayger · Olive Branch, US
• Daniel J. Triplett · Providence, US
• Gregory C. Berlet · Westerville, US
• Christopher F. Hyer · Columbus, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 16, 2020
• Grant date: Mar 8, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2/4637
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.