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Adjustable rib and sternal implant

US11357556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLC · US

Inventors

Zach Frank · Jacksonville, US
Anish Vaghela · Jacksonville, US
Scott Sidwell · Fruit Cove, US
Ryan Luby · Ponte Vedra, US
Kyle Icke · Jacksonville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 20, 2019
Grant date	Jun 14, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 4, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/0829
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant assembly for a human sternum and ribs can include a sternal implant and a rib link. The sternal implant can be couplable to a sternum. The rib link can include a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a strut. The distal portion can be couplable to a rib. The proximal portion can be couplable to the sternal implant. The strut can connect the distal portion to the proximal portion. The strut can be configured to flex so that the distal portion can be aligned with the rib.

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