Humeral fixation plates
US12137953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/568
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a slot anchor guide that includes a medial portion and a lateral portion, the medial portion includes a medial projection configured to span a slot of a fixation plate, where the slot anchor guide is configured to guide an anchor through a predetermined position of a slot of the fixation plate and to mate with the fixation plate to allow a surgeon to place the fixation plate on a bone face by manipulating the lateral portion. Also provided is a tuberosity fracture plate that includes a tuberosity end having a first portion configured to overlay a first tuberosity and a second portion opposite the first portion, a distal portion coupled with and extending away from the tuberosity portion.
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