Bone clip with resilient arm for proximal compression
US11278277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0645
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for stabilizing bone. The devices and methods may provide a more balanced proximal and distal compression when stabilizing bone. An exemplary device may comprise a staple member including a bridge connecting a first leg to a second leg. The device also may comprise a resilient arm elongated between a fixed end and a free end, and projecting from the first leg and/or from an end region of the bridge adjoining the first leg. At least a portion of the resilient arm intermediate the fixed and free ends may be inwardly adjacent and spaced from an upper region of the first leg.
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