Device for fixating orthopedic injury
US12295628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
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