Extended tab reinforcement sleeve
US12048463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sleeve can be adapted to reinforce a bone anchor, and can include a body, a lock, and an actuator. The body can include a first sleeve arm and a second sleeve arm, where each can extend longitudinally along opposing sides of a longitudinal bore open at a distal end of the sleeve. The lock can be coupled to the body and releasably securable to a channel of a head of the bone anchor to secure the sleeve to the anchor.
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