Ratcheted spinal device
US11937855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/707
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ratcheted spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis.
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