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Pedicle hook

US5263954A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
5References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1992
Grant dateNov 23, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7056
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pedicle hook for use in treatment of the spine has a bifurcated blade in which one of the legs formed by the bifurcation is longer than the other.

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