Surgical implant and method of use
US11284928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone screw has a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a major diameter. The shaft includes a length-to-major diameter ratio of less than about 2.0. The thread has a minor diameter and includes a major-diameter-to-minor diameter ratio of greater than about 2.0. The shaft further has at least one thread including a pitch of greater than about 1.0 mm and defining a pitch cavity for disposal of tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
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