Implant with intramedullary portion and offset extramedullary portion
US12419672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
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