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Methods for generating and applying compression within a body

US11602384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

10Claims

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Matthew Palmer · Peoria, US
Matthew Fonte · Concord, US
Robert Devaney · Riverview, US
Kaitlyn Nealon · Boston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2022
Grant date	Mar 14, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure describes exemplary screw and intramedullary devices that are better able to bring bone fragments into close proximity with each other, generate a compressive load, and maintain that compressive load for a prolonged period of time while healing occurs. The devices are made of a shape memory material.

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