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Intramedullary fixation device

US4457301A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1982
Grant dateJul 3, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7283
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intramedullary multiple pin device for fixing fractures in the middle portion (diaphysis) of long bones. The multiple pins are resilient and held in a desired special arrangement by a flexible plastic core element.

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