Orthopedic staple insertion
US11690616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.
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