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Hybrid intramedullary rods

US11826083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

GLW, Inc. · US

Inventors

Steven Saam Sands · Edmond, US
Christian Lutz · Kassel, DE
Axel Cremer · Fahrenkrug, DE
Stefan Völzow · Mönkeberg, DE
Klaus Dorawa · Schwentinental, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2020
Grant date	Nov 28, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/88
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An intramedullary rod includes a head member, a shaft member partially disposed within a distal recess of the head member, and an outer body member disposed circumferentially around the shaft member and a portion of the head member. Medical device systems and methods of manufacturing medical devices are also described.

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