Self-compressing implant
US12114904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A two-part implant insertable in two bone segments that are intended to be fused together, wherein the implant provides built-in axial compressive forces that aid in maintaining the two bone segments in compression against each other so as to facilitate fusion.
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