Apparatus and method for securing bone graft
US4790303A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/2835
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fastener for securing bone graft between a pair of bone portions. The fastener includes a curved elongated member having a shank for extending into the bone graft and pair of bone portions. The shank has an end portion which receives a force for driving the shank into the pair of bone portions and the bone graft. The shank has a plurality barbs projecting therefrom for resisting movement of the shank relative to the bone graft and the bone portions.
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