Implant positioner and sternal plating system
US11439447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1789
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implant positioning devices for use with and assisting in positioning orthopaedic fixation devices (such as bone plates, etc.). An implant positioning device may include a body that has a fastener guide with slits in a first end of the fastener guide that form a retaining arm proximal to the first end of the fastener guide. The implant positioning device may also be coupled to a bone plate by a retaining beam positioned within the implant positioning device to facilitate ease of alignment and insertion of the fastener into a fastener apertures of the bone plate.
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